Trainee Early Years Teacher (EYITT)

The Role

Are you an experienced early years practitioner wanting to lead, influence practice, and help shape the quality of care and learning for young children? This is your chance to gain a Level 6 qualification (Early years Teacher Status) whilst working full time and making a real difference.

Joining the team as an Early Years Educator, you'll provide care and education while promoting health, and helping children achieve the best possible start in life. We are Ofsted registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique rage of wellbeing focused care for children including swimming lessons for our over 3's, making this a truly unique opportunity.

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Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, shifts between 7:30am and 6pm.

• 40 hours per week
• Start Date - ASAP
• £26,707.20 per annum

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support the practice of other practitioners in your setting.
• Oversee care, learning and development of children from birth to five.
• Act as a role model of high-quality, play-based learning.
• Contribute to planning, observation, assessment and ensuring compliance with EYFS and guidance

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Take responsibility for operational leadership

policies, staff development, health & wellbeing, and leading best practice strategies.

• Ensure continuous improvement and high quality provision across the setting.

Entry Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working directly with children aged birth to five under the EYFS, in a setting that delivers EYFS requirements.
• Grade 4 (C) or above in English, Maths and Science is essential

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Bachelors Degree 2

2 or above

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a childcare‑related CV and explain why you are interested in this role and working in early years.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of safer recruitment

An enhanced DBS check will be required (applied for by the employer if successful)

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Right to Work & Residency Requirements

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.

We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.