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Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship

Creative Explorers · London

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
26 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
25 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful. As part of your position you will be creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children.

Day to day

  • 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
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3
  • 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 and punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and 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

Working week

Shifts to be confirmed 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am- 6.00pm.

What you need

  • GCSE Maths & English at grade C/4 or above (essential)
  • Functional Skills Maths & English at grade Level 2 Pass (essential)

Skills they are looking for

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

After the apprenticeship

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 the current nursery setting

Where

London (N8).

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About Creative Explorers

At Creative Explorers we aim to encourage and support children to use their creative thoughts and put them into practice through everyday play experiences. We want our children to explore and discuss ideas and feelings with us in an environment that is safe and loving. The nursery is spread across 2 sites the baby & toddlers and a seperate preschool for over 3’s, both equidistant from Hornsey overground station and within a 5 minute walking distance from one another. Both are bright, promote free flowing play and have specialist learning areas run by qualified and experienced staff. We also provide fresh daily home cooked meals & snacks that cater for every child’s dietary requirements. We follow the NHS guidelines on nutrition & are proud to be working on the “Healthy Early Years London – First Steps” award by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan for our outstanding menu and contribution to raising healthy children. We comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) whilst recognising that all children are individuals and have ever changing and emerging needs and interests.

Things to consider

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.

Reference 2000060165.

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