Apprenticeship Early Years Educator
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | E10 5JY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swift ACI |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Nappy Gang Nursery |
Summary
Nappy Gang Nursery
Nappy Gang Nursery has been a trusted name in early years care for over 30 years, providing high-quality and affordable childcare to families in our community. Their long-standing commitment to nurturing young minds is reflected in their dedication to creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where every child can thrive.
At Nappy Gang, our approach is centred on child-led learning, where they encourage children to explore their interests, develop their unique strengths, and grow at their own pace. They believe that children learn best when they are engaged, curious, and having fun. Their team of experienced and caring practitioners is here to support each child’s individual journey, fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning.
Their primary aim is to provide exceptional care and education that meets the diverse needs of every family. They are passionate about making high-quality childcare accessible, ensuring that all children in their care can reach their full potential.
At Nappy Gang Nursery, they are more than just a childcare provider—they are a community where children feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.
https://nappygangchildcare.co.uk/
The main responsibilities of this job role will include:
* Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
* Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
* Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
* Being a team player.
* Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children
* Taking part in First Aid training as required
* Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery
* Working with teams across the nursery setting
* Supporting children’s learning and development.
* Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
* Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
* Supporting children’s self-help needs.
* Being creative and enthusiastic.
* Following Safeguarding rules and regulations to also meet the Standard of the Childcare Apprenticeship.
Level 3 Early Years Educator:
Your Apprenticeship will last for 14 months. You will be supported by Lead Support Coaches throughout your Apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. You will be working full time in the nursery. Your classroom days will be based online as a remote session which you will need to be fully available for, and your main childcare apprenticeship work will be done in a nursery local to you.
You will Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 or above or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 and be living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years in order to be eligible.
Expected Career Progression:
Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for :
Continuous development in current nursery setting,
* Room Leader positions, management etc
* Springboard into primary education
* Paediatric nursing
and many more.........
Nappy Gang Nursery has been a trusted name in early years care for over 30 years, providing high-quality and affordable childcare to families in our community. Their long-standing commitment to nurturing young minds is reflected in their dedication to creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where every child can thrive.
At Nappy Gang, our approach is centred on child-led learning, where they encourage children to explore their interests, develop their unique strengths, and grow at their own pace. They believe that children learn best when they are engaged, curious, and having fun. Their team of experienced and caring practitioners is here to support each child’s individual journey, fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning.
Their primary aim is to provide exceptional care and education that meets the diverse needs of every family. They are passionate about making high-quality childcare accessible, ensuring that all children in their care can reach their full potential.
At Nappy Gang Nursery, they are more than just a childcare provider—they are a community where children feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.
https://nappygangchildcare.co.uk/
The main responsibilities of this job role will include:
* Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
* Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
* Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
* Being a team player.
* Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children
* Taking part in First Aid training as required
* Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery
* Working with teams across the nursery setting
* Supporting children’s learning and development.
* Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
* Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
* Supporting children’s self-help needs.
* Being creative and enthusiastic.
* Following Safeguarding rules and regulations to also meet the Standard of the Childcare Apprenticeship.
Level 3 Early Years Educator:
Your Apprenticeship will last for 14 months. You will be supported by Lead Support Coaches throughout your Apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. You will be working full time in the nursery. Your classroom days will be based online as a remote session which you will need to be fully available for, and your main childcare apprenticeship work will be done in a nursery local to you.
You will Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 or above or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 and be living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years in order to be eligible.
Expected Career Progression:
Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for :
Continuous development in current nursery setting,
* Room Leader positions, management etc
* Springboard into primary education
* Paediatric nursing
and many more.........