Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
IMMANUEL CHILDCARE LTD · SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 6NG
Early years educator (level 3)
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.
The work
- Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
- Teaching within the EYFS requirements
- Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
- Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
- Communicating with other team members and parents
- Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
- Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
Training
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
- You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years
- Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
- This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
- This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
- Training will take place in the workplace
- You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
- You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid
Training provider: SWIFT ACI
What you come out with
Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:
- Room Leader positions
- Possible management training
- Springboard into primary education
- Paediatric nursing
- Continuous development in current nursery setting
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4/C or Functional Skills 2
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4/C or Functional Skills 2
Pay extras and benefits
Oyster Card Discount: 30% off if successful in the apprenticeship. Training & Mentoring: Ongoing support from experienced colleagues. Career Growth: Opportunities for progression in childcare.
£12,480 a year
The employer
Located in South Croydon with great transport links and free street parking nearby. Immanuels Day Nursery and School is seeking a proactive, confident, and enthusiastic apprentice to join our supportive team. This role is ideal for individuals with valuable life experience and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will work across three engaging rooms, supporting staff in delivering creative and stimulating activities tailored to each child's individual needs, including singing, sensory play, and outdoor exploration
Workplace
- 1 HALING PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 6NG