Early Years Apprentice

  • Company Glitterbugs Preschool
  • Location Swindon, SN25 2NJ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000063726
  • Application Deadline Date 06/12/2026
  • Start Date 07/12/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed. Term time only.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local preschool in Swindon is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join the team. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard:

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Standard for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the preschool and 4 hour of study time provided for coursework

Future Prospects

Upon completing the level 2 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto level 3, and eventually to apply for a Key Person position.

Vacancy Detail

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children.

This includes:

  • Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
  • Under supervision, you will provide all aspects of care for children
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Acting as key worker for a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the preschool's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by the Showcase Tutor

Other Information

Must pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ready to start your adventure?