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Early Years Apprentice

Cheeky Chimps · Swindon · posted 20 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
9 November 2026
Closing date
8 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

Your training

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills: English, maths at Level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification 

Where it leads

  • Once completed you may be offered a full-time position and further training

About Cheeky Chimps

The Meadows nursery is based in Stratton, Swindon, at Kingsdown Sports Centre and has been established since 2014. Over the years we have built a home from home environment to enable the children to feel comfortable and safe to explore and learn through play.

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or C and above) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or C and above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare, Kingsdown Sports Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7SH

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