Early Years Apprentice Educator - Wickford
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Employer Safari Childcare - Wickford
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Job Type Apprenticeship
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Closing Date 30/11/2026
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Positions available 1
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Job Location Wickford, SS11 7LH
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Wage Information Between £240.00 and £381.30 per week
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Potential Start Date 14/12/2026
A Brief overview of the role
Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career? At Safari Childcare, we’re passionate about growing future educators—and we’re excited to offer an opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development.
Skills we would like you to have
Professional
Communication
Team working
Ability to learn
Dedication
Patience
Qualifications Required for the role
• No experience needed—just a willingness to grow and give it your all!
• You must be 16+ and not already qualified above Level 3 in childcare
• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable
Personal qualities we would like you to have
Someone enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn.
A kind and patient nature with a genuine passion for working with children.
A team player who’s ready to muck in, have fun, and start a rewarding career.
Job Description
This is more than just a job. It’s the beginning of a meaningful and magical career. If you’ve got a big heart, a curious mind, and a love for little learners, we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing:
• Learning on the job while gaining your Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Supporting your team to create magical moments for children aged 0–5
• Playing, laughing, storytelling, building, baking, exploring—and learning every day!
• Building bonds with children and being part of their development journey
• Planning and carrying out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests
• Providing play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development
• Undertaking the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
• Taking part in training, team meetings, and development workshops
• Keeping children safe, loved and supported—always
In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including -
• Competitive salary - £8 - £12.21 per hour based on age and experience
• Retail & high-street staff discounts
• Access to free wellbeing support & counselling
• Birthday recognition and team celebration events
• Free uniform and name badge
• Mentoring and the chance to grow into a long-term role at Safari
• Real career progression within early years
Future Prospects
Real career progression within early years
Other Information about this role
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role