Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
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Company: JENNIFER MCGREAL
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Location: Maidstone, ME15 8UG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000041015
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Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
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Start Date: 02/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Hours: 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
Brief Description
Jenny's Little Leaps Childcare is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Early Years Educator Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification while earning and gaining valuable hands-on experience in a nurturing childcare setting.
Training to be Provided
You will be completing an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. The expected duration of this course is 18-months.
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:
- Level Early Years Educator apprenticeship
- Level Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios
Future Prospects
Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.
Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
- Work alongside nursery practitioners, helping to support children's development
- Help plan and set up activities for a range of children with support of the team
- Develop good relationships with the children and families
- Daily updates on our online system (famly) to keep families updated
Other Information
Childcare discount Blue Light Card Enhanced Maternity, adoption and paternity packages Annual staff awards Employer contribution pension scheme Access to our award-winning Employee Assistance Programme Health Assured.