Apprentice Early Years Educator - - LE9 4FS

Are you looking for a career in childcare? Smiles Nurseries are recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship, you will complete an Early Years Educator Level 3. are recruiting!

What you'll do

• Following appropriate policies, procedures and systems, ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met
• To become involved in children's activities to stimulate and extend their learning
• To demonstrate sensitivity toward children and families within the facility
• Assisting in the admission and induction of new children
• Assisting in the maintenance of all necessary records to meet internal, E.Y.D.C.P., and Ofsted requirements
• To take an active role in the promotion of excellent health and safety practices
• To respond effectively to any health and safety issues that may arise and report any necessary matters
• To participate in training and meetings as requested by the management team
• Performing any other duties commensurate with the general nature of the position requested by the management team

After the apprenticeship

• For the successful candidate, there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About the employer

Smiles offers a range of childcare options to families in Leicester, including before and after school clubs, a preschool and a Curiosity Approach-based nursery. We care for children from 0 to 5 years old and 4 - 11 years old, and provide a range of age-appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join school!

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Up to 40 hours per week.

Shift work

Monday- Friday 07:30- 18:00

• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year