Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (E)

  • Company Tom Thumb Nursery
  • Provider SWIFT ACI
  • Location LONDON, E17 9LG
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000061820
  • Application Deadline Date 25/11/2026
  • Start Date 26/11/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using your initiative is essential.

Brief Description

Working in a childcare setting with children ages 0–5 years,you will be working towards Advanced Diploma Early Years.This requires dedication,commitment & punctuality to be successful.Duties will include,but not be limited to,creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children,teaching within the EYFS requirements,etc.

Training to be Provided

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3
  • 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 and punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and 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 practitioner, 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

Vacancy Detail

  • 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 years
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

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.

Ready to start your adventure?