Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3) - Bedford

Getting In Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking dedicated apprentices to join their vibrant team in Bedford. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience while working with children aged 0-5 years. You'll be supported by experienced trainers and have the chance to earn a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education. As part of a 100% employee-owned organization, you will play a vital role in nurturing young minds and contributing to a positive community impact. If you're passionate about childcare and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Permanent contract after qualification

Off-the-job learning time

Regular visits from trainers

Group training sessions

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children aged 0-5 years in a nursery setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain safe learning environments for children.
• Plan and implement activities to enhance children's development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgmental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification

Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

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Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3) - Bedford

, Apply From: 04/05/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by CHILDBASE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Employer

CHILDBASE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Vacancy Description

As a childcare apprentice, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your assessor/tutor

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3) - Bedford

Employer Description

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.What makes us special?• We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).• ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.• Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

Vacancy Location

Lavenders Day Nursery 19 Bushmead Avenue MK40 3QJ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000318099

Key Dates

Apply From

04/05/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-06-01 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-06-11 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

This apprenticeship will provide you with the opportunity to learn how to provide outstandingearly years care and education. By the end of your apprenticeship with us you will gain:

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification; there may be an on-line assessment during our shortlisting stage to determine the right level of apprenticeship for you
• Appropriate functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects when you commence your apprenticeship
• A paediatric first aid qualification

Ourearly years apprenticeship offers you:

• The opportunity to gain valuable, practical childcare experience, working with children aged 0-5 years in a nursery setting
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies
• A childcare trainer/assessor from our in-house training academy of excellence, who will visit you at the nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you
• Group training sessions, with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our academy in Newport Pagnell; there are 11 sessions as part of the level 3 course
• A permanent contract subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Nurse within our partnership

Learning Provider

CHILDBASE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

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