Childminding Assistant Apprentice - Childminders

Are you passionate about working with children and want to start a rewarding career in Early Years? Jeanette Fussey Childminders are seeking a motivated and reliable Early Years Apprentice to join their busy childminding setting. Working alongside an experienced childminder, you will support the day-to-day care, learning and development of children.

What you'll do

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on childcare experience while working towards a recognised Early Years qualification in a supportive childminding environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the childminder to support the daily running of a busy childminding setting
• Assist in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years
• Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Plan and participate in fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities
• Encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and positive relationships
• Support children's personal care needs where appropriate
• Prepare and maintain resources and learning environments
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and promote children's welfare at all times
• Observe, monitor, and contribute to records of children's progress and achievements
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene throughout the setting
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and other professionals
• Complete all apprenticeship coursework and attend training as required

Training

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 off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• 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.

After the apprenticeship

Full-time role and qualification.

Skills

• caring
• Communication Skills
• Friendly
• Initiative
• Patience
• Team working
• understanding

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Mathematics (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, English Language (grade 4)

Things to consider

Bus and train links are very good.

DBS required. First aid training required.

About the employer

I am a Quality Assured Network Childminder and I can provide a safe loving and happy environment for any child. Once a week we attend mini movers, rhythm time and toddler groups and other outings using trains and buses for transport. I like the children to have confidence in themselves and use various activities to encourage their creativity.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year