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Childcare Apprenticeship - Saffron Walden
Pips Nursery - Strethall Farm Cottage are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
- Essential qualifications
- Other in: Childcare/Health&Social Care (grade Pass)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Skills
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
- Other requirements
- The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
Responsibilities
- To assist team members in providing the highest standard of care and education for the children in daily operation of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
- To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
- To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
- To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
- To contribute ideas to planning to ensure children receive high quality of learning and development.
- To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.
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Benefits
- Wage: £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Application Process
- Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours: Monday-Friday (Shifts TBC). 30 hours a week
- Start date: Friday 3 July 2026
- Duration: 1 year 6 months
- Positions available: 1
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About Pips Nursery
PIPS is a small Essex based children's nursery, providing a unique home-from-home environment for your children. Our two locations surrounding the historical town of Saffron Walden in Strethall and Hempstead, both provide a rural setting where the children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise.
A cosy and friendly environment for babies and young children from 3 months to 3 years plus, located in the rural surroundings of Strethall and Hempstead near Saffron Walden.
Contact
- Training provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
- Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
- Ask a question: The contact for this apprenticeship is: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
- Reference code: VAC2000033161
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