Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3 - Crawley
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Company: Daisy Chain Day Nursery
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Location: Crawley, RH10 1LR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £457.60 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01233
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Is it your goal to provide a stimulating and engaging learning experience with excellent childcare in a safe, secure and happy environment? Daisy Chain Day Nursery-Crawley are looking for a level 2 qualified practitioner to progress on to a level 3 apprenticeship. This is an Ofsted Outstanding nursery offering free parking, staff childcare discounts and a chance to develop with a great team.
Qualifications Required
Applicants must have an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education. There is an option for the right candidate to join a Skills Bootcamp course, which offers a fast-track route into a Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Personal Qualities
Good communication skills
Skills Required
Understanding of how young children develop and learn
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
To progress further within the Early Years sector within professional development
Vacancy Detail
If you already hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and are ready to progress to a Level 3 apprenticeship, Daisy Chain Day Nursery in Crawley offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a nurturing and high-quality setting. Known for delivering exceptional early years experiences, the nursery operates in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will play a key role in promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of children, implementing all relevant policies and procedures. You will work as part of a dedicated team to deliver high standards of care and education, assess and plan for children’s development, act as a key person for a group of children, and maintain strong communication with parents and carers regarding their child’s progress. In return, Daisy Chain offers a range of benefits including 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with additional days awarded for long service, staff childcare discounts, free parking, and the opportunity to work for an Ofsted Outstanding nursery provider.
Other Information
Close to Three Bridges Rail Station and many bus routes. No specific parking, but free parking is available a 5-minute walk away.