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Childcare Apprentice
Edith Rose Day Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3.
Wage
£17,472 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday (8:30am- 6.00pm)
42 hours a week
Start date
Friday 28 August 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Working as part of our friendly and supportive team at Edith Rose Nurseries, you will gain hands-on experience caring for and educating children aged 0-5 years whilst working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
You will be supported by experienced practitioners, room leaders and management who will mentor you throughout your apprenticeship. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a rewarding career in Early Years, gaining practical experience in child development, safeguarding, planning activities and building positive relationships with children and families.
At Edith Rose, we believe in learning through experience and creating a nurturing environment where both children and staff can thrive. No previous experience is necessary – just a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with children.
Day-Day Responsibilities:
- Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play and planned activities
- Build positive and nurturing relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Assist with daily routines including mealtimes, hygiene, sleep and personal care
- Help to prepare, set up and maintain engaging learning environments both indoors and outdoors
- Observe children's interests and development and contribute to planning activities
- Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality
- Attend training, complete coursework and work towards achieving the Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification
- Support the team in maintaining a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment for all children
Where you'll work
St Stephen's Hall
SL4 5DX
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
- Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
- Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
- Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
- Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
- Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
- Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
- Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
- Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
- Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
- Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
- Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
- Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
- Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
- Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
- Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
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Training schedule
At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 18 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Initiative
- 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.
About this employer
Edith Rose Nurseries have been providing childcare in Ascot and Windsor for more than 30 years. Both settings are small-scale enabling our team of expert childcare professionals to give their undivided attention to each child to the benefit of their development.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Shaping Lives recruitment team
apprentice.recruitment@pgon.co.uk
08004220588
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043281.
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Closes on Friday 21 August 2026
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