Childcare Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Winchester - West Downs

Childbase Partnership Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned childcare organization in Winchester is seeking a Nursery Nurse to create safe, supportive learning environments for children. Responsibilities include interacting positively with parents and children, planning development activities, and adhering to nursery policies. Candidates must obtain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. Benefits include a £300 congratulatory payment upon qualification, childcare discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Childcare discount (75% for children, 40% for grandchildren)

Complimentary meals and refreshments

Annual leave and options to buy/sell days

£1,000 'Recommend a friend' bonus

Qualifications

• The candidate must earn a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
• Functional skills qualifications in maths and English if not already possessed.
• A paediatric first aid qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments.
• Interact positively with all nursery users.
• Manage time to ensure coursework is submitted on deadline.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Functional skills in maths and English

Job 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 EduBase Academy, 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).

Career Progression

• 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.
• Longer term, as a level 3 qualified practitioner, you will be able to progress into roles such as Team Leader, Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Training & Development

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification – there will be an online assessment during our shortlisting stage to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable 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.

Benefits

• A ‘congratulations’ payment of £300 once you have successfully completed the level 3 apprenticeship.
• The potential for an annual tax‑free dividend payment.
• ‘Recommend a friend’ bonuses of £1,000 each time you successfully refer someone to join our partnership.
• Childcare discount from day one – 75% for your children and/or 40% for your grandchildren.
• Fully‑paid enhanced DBS check.
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments when you are at work.
• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy and sell days.
• Annual conference and awards event, at which individual and team achievements are recognised.
• Please note that terms and conditions apply to some of our benefits and financial rewards.

You will work varied shifts, usually between the hours of 7.15 am – 6.30 pm Monday – Friday, so you experience all aspects of the daily routine at nursery.