Early Years Apprentice
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | SW4 6QX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swift ACI |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
Start your journey in childcare where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and every day makes a difference.
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
About the Nursery
Unique Child Montessori Nursery- Stockwell branch open in 2023 offering a multisensory learning environment incorporating both the Montessori Method and EYFS. They are set in a large beautiful church hall with outdoor learning opportunities. Open from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year.
What We Offer
Oyster Card Discount: 30% off if successful in the apprenticeship.
Training & Mentoring: Ongoing support from experienced colleagues.
Career Growth: Opportunities for progression in childcare.
Full-time Role: At least 30 hours a week, 14-month duration.
Your Role as an apprentice
Observing and seeing how children progress over time
Supporting daily routines- meal and nap times
Creatively providing engaging activities
Essential Requirements
GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
Passion for working with children.
Good communication skills and ability to manage time effectively.
Childcare experience is a plus, but not required.
About Swift Childcare
Swift Childcare is an award-winning apprenticeship provider with over 10 years of experience, offering high-quality training, dedicated mentoring, and strong pastoral support to help individuals from all backgrounds succeed in the childcare sector. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports candidates from all walks of life. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we’ve adopted a goal to reduce our carbon emissions by 15% by 2029 and have already saved over 70,000 sheets of paper annually by going fully digital. With a focus on professional growth, environmental responsibility, and diversity, SWIFT Childcare is building a better future for our apprentices and the world around them.
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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
About the Nursery
Unique Child Montessori Nursery- Stockwell branch open in 2023 offering a multisensory learning environment incorporating both the Montessori Method and EYFS. They are set in a large beautiful church hall with outdoor learning opportunities. Open from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year.
What We Offer
Oyster Card Discount: 30% off if successful in the apprenticeship.
Training & Mentoring: Ongoing support from experienced colleagues.
Career Growth: Opportunities for progression in childcare.
Full-time Role: At least 30 hours a week, 14-month duration.
Your Role as an apprentice
Observing and seeing how children progress over time
Supporting daily routines- meal and nap times
Creatively providing engaging activities
Essential Requirements
GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
Passion for working with children.
Good communication skills and ability to manage time effectively.
Childcare experience is a plus, but not required.
About Swift Childcare
Swift Childcare is an award-winning apprenticeship provider with over 10 years of experience, offering high-quality training, dedicated mentoring, and strong pastoral support to help individuals from all backgrounds succeed in the childcare sector. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports candidates from all walks of life. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we’ve adopted a goal to reduce our carbon emissions by 15% by 2029 and have already saved over 70,000 sheets of paper annually by going fully digital. With a focus on professional growth, environmental responsibility, and diversity, SWIFT Childcare is building a better future for our apprentices and the world around them.
Legal Disclaimer
This job advertisement, together with all text, imagery, structure, and associated materials (collectively, the “Content”), constitutes proprietary and confidential intellectual property belonging exclusively to Swift. The Content is provided solely for internal use by authorised Swift employees for legitimate recruitment purposes.
Unauthorised copying, reproduction, modification, distribution, publication, or reuse of the Content—whether in whole or in part—by any external recruitment agencies, job boards, websites, organisations, or individuals is expressly prohibited. No rights, licences, or permissions are granted or implied without the prior written consent of Swift.
Any unauthorised use, dissemination, or creation of derivative or unapproved versions of this advertisement may constitute a breach of copyright, intellectual property laws, and/or contractual rights. Swift reserves the unequivocal right to initiate and pursue legal proceedings, without further notice, against any party found to be misusing or unlawfully exploiting the Content.