Childcare Level 5 Apprentice

Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for learning about early years? This nursery is looking for someone to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 5 months to 5 years. You will also be a key person to a small group of children, making learning fun and liaising closely with parents/carers.

What you'll do

• To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. health and well being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.

Training

• Early years educator
• Equal to Level 3 (A level)
• Training done on-site

After the apprenticeship

Permanent position.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• Uniform provided
• Training
• Christmas bonus

About the employer

Young children who go to Medua Bilingual Nursery get the tools and support they need for their healthy development. All activities are designed to adequately nurture the emotional, intellectual and physical growth of our kids. Through stimulating situations and hands-on learning opportunities, children are free to develop into bright young minds.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years lead practitioner (level 5), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 5)
• Training provider: NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday. Working shift to be confirmed.

(Flexible working hours).

• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year