Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship (E)
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Company: SMARTY PANTS PLASHET LIMITED
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Location: LONDON, E13 0PZ
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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-2000012503
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Application Deadline Date: 03/04/2026
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Start Date: 17/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30 +hours, 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 in 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 your 1st 8 weeks 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 a 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 and parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
Other Information
You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 11 days a week for your 1st 8 weeks 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.