Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship

  • Company PURPLE JAY LEWISHAM LIMITED
  • Provider SWIFT ACI
  • Location London, SE8 4QF
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000060157
  • Application Deadline Date 25/11/2026
  • Start Date 26/11/2026
  • Positions Available 2
  • Working Week Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14-months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

Training to be Provided

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

Future Prospects

  • Developing into a Level 3 educator, 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 current nursery setting

Vacancy Detail

  • Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
  • 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
  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Other Information

Level 3. Developing into a Level 3 educator, 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

Ready to start your adventure?