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Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship

IMMANUEL CHILDCARE LTD · Caterham · CR2

Wage
£6,656 a year
Estimated hourly equivalent
About £8.00 an hour£6,656 ÷ 16 hours ÷ 52 weeks. Assumes pay across 52 weeks; not an advertised hourly rate.
Hours
16 a week
Apply by
30 Dec 2026
Possible start date
10 Jan 2027The actual start is agreed with the employer after interview.
Course
Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Training provider
Shoots Training Limited
Posted
11 Nov 2026
Reference
2000063909
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About this apprenticeship

  • Work closely with your team to craft nurturing spaces where our little ones can thrive
  • Put together fun and exciting activities that tick all the boxes of the EYFS guidelines
  • Whip up personalized activities that cater to each child’s unique developmental journey
  • Unleash your imagination with creative adventures that help kiddos hit their milestones
  • Dive into a bit of reflection to tweak and enhance activities for better developmental results
  • You have practical experience with young children and thoroughly enjoy it.
  • You are passionate about teamwork and enthusiastic about interacting with children and their families.
  • You have excellent communication abilities, making it easy for you to engage with both children and adults.
  • You value each child's individuality and support their families, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Holding a Level 2 or 3 qualification such as NVQ, NNEB, CACHE, or an equivalent is required. A solid understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS as a key worker in an early years setting is preferred but not mandatory. You have good organisational skills and a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. You are adept at forming strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Working week: Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6pm (we do however have to have staff in by 7.15am for risk assessments, etc, and at times till 6.30ppm, if we have a late booked finish).

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications the employer asks for

  • english (C/4 or above)
  • Maths (C/4 or above)
  • early years

About Immanuel Childcare Ltd

Setting
Nursery (Ofsted registered)
Local authority
Croydon
Registered places
52
View Immanuel Childcare Ltd in the nursery directory

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How to apply

  1. Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
  2. Complete the application before 30 Dec 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
  3. The employer and SHOOTS TRAINING LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.

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What qualification will I work towards?

The advertised course is Early years educator (level 3) at Level 3. Confirm the training details with the provider.

How long does the apprenticeship last?

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