Level 3 Early Years Educator

Swift ACI; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare apprenticeship provider is offering a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship in Peacehaven. Candidates will work in a nurturing environment, developing children's skills with a focus on creativity and communication. Applicants must have GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 or above and must have been residing in the UK for at least 3 years. This position offers exciting career progression, including potential future roles in primary education and management.

Benefits

Dedicated mentoring

Strong pastoral support

Qualifications

• Living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
• Working full time in a nursery.
• Completion of First Aid training as required.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Prepare food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment.

Skills

Team player

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 or above

Functional Skills Level 2 (equivalent)

Job description

Little Angels Schoolhouse

They believe that their purpose is to create a nurturing learning environment where children feel supported, safe and encouraged. They aim to create exciting learning experiences that inspire children to explore freely and learn whilst they are having fun. They give children the freedom to go at their own pace, as they develop independence and confidence in their own abilities. Through creative play, children learn to express themselves and develop their communication skills with those around them. They believe in the importance of kindness and compassion towards one another and the environment from an early age.

https://www.lasnursery.co.uk/

Responsibilities

• Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that children learn 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 (Apprenticeship)

Apprenticeship lasts 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 should have 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

• Develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full‑time position upon successful completion.
• Continuous development in the current nursery setting.
• Room Leader positions, management, etc.
• Springboard into primary education.
• Paediatric nursing.
• and many more...

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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.