Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship (E)

  • Company: SMARTY PANTS PLASHET LIMITED
  • Location: LONDON, E13 0PZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000012503
  • Application Deadline Date: 03/04/2026
  • Start Date: 17/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • 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.

Ready to start your adventure?