Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship
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Company HATCHING DRAGONS SOUTHWARK LIMITED
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Provider SWIFT ACI
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Location LONDON, SE16 5DZ
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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-2000060172
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Application Deadline Date 25/11/2026
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Start Date 26/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday- Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
You will be supported by an assessor throughout the apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality to be successful. Duties include providing stimulating activities for children and supporting children’s self-help needs.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 - Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - your apprenticeship will last for 14 months
- You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery
- This apprenticeship includes a Paediatric First Aid qualification
- 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
Future Prospects
- Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a permanent 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
- Supporting the development of the childcare provision
- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
- Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
- Being a team player
- Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
- Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
- Supporting children’s learning and development
- Supporting children’s self-help needs
- Being creative and enthusiastic
- Following safeguarding rules and regulations
Other Information
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.