Childcare Apprenticeship

Working in a childcare setting with children aged 0-5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

What you'll do

• Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers and parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training

• You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years
• Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, during which you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
• This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
• This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
• Training will take place in the workplace
• You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
• You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid
• Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration
• Working in a nursery setting full time, min 30hrs a week
• Attending online group classroom session 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks
• Updating online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines
• Training Schedule will be communicated once Candidate is successful

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room Leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting

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

• Essential: GCSE, Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
• Essential: Functional Skills, Maths & English (grade Level 2)

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Vacancy Description:

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
• Being a team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
• Supporting children's learning and development
• Supporting children's self-help needs
• Being creative and enthusiastic
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations

About the employer

Welcome to our brand new nursery where exceptional childcare of the highest quality awaits you. We are an open plan nursery with a no shoes policy for a cleaner and more comfortable environment.

At Little Genius Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to childcare. Our nursery is designed as an open plan layout with a dedicated baby area. This setup enables a tight-knit community and fosters friendship among children of all ages. It provides the older children with the opportunity to develop empathy and leadership skills and the younger ones to benefit from observing and learning from their peers across different age groups.

We also pride ourselves on being a unique, no-shoe nursery as we prioritise cleanliness and comfort for all our little ones. We ask parents to provide their child with a pair of indoor shoes to wear during their time at the nursery.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SWIFT ACI
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 20 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £12,480 a year