Early Years Educator & Level 3

Swift ACI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected childcare organization is offering a full-time Level 3 Childcare apprenticeship lasting 14 months, with remote classroom days and mentorship support in a nursery. Candidates will gain hands-on experience while supporting children's learning through engaging activities. The role requires a passion for childcare, creativity, and relevant qualifications such as GCSEs in Maths and English. Along with professional development, there's potential for career progression into Room Leader positions and beyond.

Benefits

Mentorship and support

High-quality training

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Must have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• UK residency for a minimum of 3 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Prepare and maintain the environment and resources for the children.
• Provide challenging and stimulating activities.
• Support the development of the childcare provision.

Skills

Team player

Creative and enthusiastic

First Aid knowledge

Understanding of Safeguarding

Education

Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 or above

Job description

Puddle Jumpers Nursery

They believe nursery is more than just childcare – it is the start of a child’s education, preparation for school and most importantly the foundation for a happy, healthy and successful life. Their aspirations are high; carefully planned learning opportunities inspire the children to become creative thinkers and problem solvers. They are inspired by their culturally diverse children, and seek to capture each child’s experiences and share them in order to broaden the horizons of all the children and encourage them to embrace and celebrate our differences.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.

Apprenticeship Details

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.

Qualifications: 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 to be eligible.

Expected Career Progression

• Room Leader positions, management etc.
• Springboard into primary education.
• Paediatric nursing.
• And many more.

Apply today!!!!!

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.