Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship will last for 13 months, during which you will work full time at the nursery and attend online classroom sessions. You will receive support from an assessor and a mentor within the nursery.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work towards your Advanced Diploma in Early Years Education while gaining valuable practical experience


• Support the development of our childcare provision


• Provide an excellent range of activities that ensure children learn while having fun


• Be a team player, working with teams across the nursery setting


• Provide challenging and stimulating activities for all children


• Take part in First Aid training as required


• Take responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access, and attitude in aspects of service delivery


• Support children's learning and development


• Prepare and maintain the environment and resources for the children


• Prepare food for breakfast, snack, and afternoon tea


• Support children's self-help needs


• Be creative and enthusiastic


• Follow safeguarding rules and regulations to meet the Standard of the Childcare Apprenticeship


Why SWIFT?

• Kickstart your career in childcare with our Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship!


• Are you a recent school leaver with a passion for childcare? Join our apprenticeship program today!


• Little experience necessary! We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated school leavers to join our team.


• Gain valuable practical skills and earn a qualification while making a difference to young people's lives.


• Ready to make a difference in the world of childcare? Our apprenticeship program offers you the chance to do just that.


• Do you have a passion for helping others? Our Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship could be the perfect way to start your career.


• Join a team of passionate childcare professionals and work towards becoming an Early Years Educator with our apprenticeship program.


• Start your career off right with an Outstanding-rated nursery and award-winning apprenticeship provider.


• Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career path? Our Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship can help you achieve your goals.
  
  This Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship is an ideal route for young people and school leavers aged 16-18 who are looking to start their career in childcare. It is also a great opportunity for students studying health and social care who are interested in pursuing a career in this field. We welcome all enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference to young people's lives. So, if you have a genuine interest in childcare and want to gain practical experience while learning, apply now!
  
  Having opened in September 2020, Ladybird Thornsett nursery is conveniently located between Birkbeck (10 minute walk) and Norwood Junction (12 minute walk) train stations. The nursery, which has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, has been totally renovated to create a stunning facility across two floors and can accommodate 35 children daily between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. The babies (3months - 2 years) are based on the first floor, and the pre-schoolers (3-5years) and toddlers (2-3 years) are based on the ground floor in an open plan room with free-flow to the back garden. The nursery is fully air-conditioned and is installed with comprehensive CCTV security systems. It is also fully furnished with the highest quality furniture, with a large array of items from Community Playthings. There is a garden to the rear of the nursery and a dedicated baby garden to the front of the nursery for the children to explore, learn and develop in.
  
  From £6.40 an hour - Permanent, Full-time, Apprenticeship, Pulled from the full job description


• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Referral programme