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Early Years Apprentice

Cheeky Chimps · Swindon

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
8 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Are you looking for training in childcare? A friendly nursery in Swindon, Wiltshire is looking for Level 3 Early Years Apprentices to join their team. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Day to day

  • Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills: English, maths at Level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Working week

You will be required to work a 40 hour week between 07.30am and 6.00pm. Working days to be confirmed.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 or C and above (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 or C and above (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

After the apprenticeship

  • Once completed you may be offered a full-time position and further training

Where

Swindon, South West (SN2).

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About Cheeky Chimps

The Meadows nursery is based in Stratton, Swindon, at Kingsdown Sports Centre and has been established since 2014. Over the years we have built a home from home environment to enable the children to feel comfortable and safe to explore and learn through play.

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.

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