Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) – Jiminy Cricket Apprenticeship

  • Company: HORSELL CHILDCARE LIMITED
  • Location: GU21 4NQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £12,480.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000036416
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/07/2026
  • Start Date: 02/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: The Nursery is open Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm. Working hours will be in between these hours. To be discussed at interview stage. The employer can be somewhat flexible with working hours. EYITT course will be starting in September.

Brief Description

Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) is a 12-month training programme fully funded by the Department for Education (DfE), designed for graduates of any subject. 


Completion of the programme leads to achievement of the Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) making trainees fully qualified early years teachers.

Future Prospects

Why Apply?



  • No course tuition fees

  • Excellent pathway into Early Years teaching

  • Hands-on experience across nursery and school environments

  • Opportunity to build a rewarding career shaping young children’s futures

Vacancy Detail


  • You will be working within the nursery setting at Jiminy Cricket

  • Supporting children’s learning and development while completing your professional training

Other Information

Right to Work & Residency Requirements:


Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.


We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.

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