Childcare Apprenticeship – Luton

Shapinglives; Luton; On-site; GBP 11,959 - 14,616; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Luton is seeking a Nursery Assistant Apprentice. You will work with children aged 2-5, providing high-quality care and education while studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. The role includes planning activities, maintaining a safe environment, and fostering positive relationships with families. This is a term-time only position, with a yearly salary of £13,288 based on 38 hours per week, pro-rata for 40 weeks a year.

Qualifications

• Studying toward Early Years Educator Level 3.
• Experience working with children aged 2-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of care and education within the pre-school.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

Job description

Downside Pre‑School are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Responsibilities

You will be working with children aged 2‑5 years old, to provide the highest level of care and education for children attending term‑time only Pre‑School.

Day‑Day Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of care and education within the pre‑school, ensuring a safe, stimulating and well‑resourced environment for all children.
• Observe, support and extend children’s learning and development through meaningful play and planned activities.
• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Accurately complete observations, assessments and records to support children’s progress and development.
• Build positive, professional relationships with բ parents, carers and family members to support each child’s individual needs.

This is a term time only pro‑rata position based on 40 weeks per year. The yearly salary based on this will be £/formatted £13,288 and all annual leave will be required to be taken within school holidays.

Key information Standards

• Start Date: 23.02.26
• Wages: £13,288 per year
• Hours: 38 per week
• Location: Luton, LU4 8EZ
• Employer: Downside Pre‑School
• Additional Information: Early years educator (Level 3)
• Duration: 18 months

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