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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Dreams4u Nursery and Daycare · SWIFT ACI
Location
2 LAWRENCE ROAD
Postcode
N18 2HN
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
9 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
2
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Early years educator (level 3)
Start date
16 November 2026
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Posted
6 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000057540
Minimum grades
Level 2 English and maths required

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

  • To care for children in a high standard making sure to follow health and safety and safeguarding measurements
  • To follow children's development and welfare requirements make sure they are on track
  • To support and encourage children to learn new things and gain new skills daily
  • To ensure children are in an equal, diverse and inclusive environment 
  • You will be learning while working and gaining knowledge in your studies to achieve the qualifications

Requirements

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment. Must successfully complete first aid qualification in line with EYFS Framework requirements.

Working week

Monday to Friday minimum 35 hours a week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Desired
GCSE · English · Grade D

Training & development

  • Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
  • Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment
  • Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework
  • You will be doing other training like food hygiene/safety, fire safety, online safety in early years, safeguarding/child protection, first aid and much more. You will be then a qualified Early Years Educator Level 3
  • The training will be while you are at work and during your weekly time out. This could change depending on the ratios
  • Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed
Future prospects
  • Once they are qualified, they will have the opportunities to grow and become room leader and continue their professional development

About Dreams4u Nursery and Daycare

We are a growing nursery who has a passion for caring for children. Our aim is to build the community up by encouraging the children to gain new skills and develop in all areas o learning. We give children an enabling environment where they can strive and become the best of themselves.
Contact name
bahar durmus
Contact email
info@dreams4unursery.co.uk