Childcare Apprenticeship

Work details

Role: Early Years Apprentice

Location: Devonshire Day Nursery, Chiswick, W4 2AH

Contract: 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday Friday between 07 30.

Start date: August 18th - September 18th 2026.

Salary: £10.57 per hour to start, rising to £13.43 per hour after six months.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and young children under five.
• Plan and implement engaging activities linked to the early years curriculum.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Ensure safety and well being of all children, meeting individual needs.
• Follow all nursery policies, procedures, and directions from management and trainer/assessor.
• Manage time effectively to balance work, training and coursework.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications & Skills

• Interest in child development and early years education.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and engage in practical tasks.
• Nurturing, empathetic, and prioritise safety at all times.

Training and Assessments

• Trainer/Assessor will provide guidance at nursery and at group training sessions.
• Attend regular group training at the academy (usually every 6-8 weeks).
• Complete Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
• Acquire English and maths functional skills qualifications if not already held.
• Obtain a paediatric first aid qualification valid for three years.

Eligibility Criteria

• Proof of Right to Work in the UK and a National Insurance number.
• Valid photographic ID (passport or driving licence, full or provisional).
• Access to a computer for online assessments and coursework.
• Resident in the UK for at least the last three years.
• Able to travel to training sessions at Newport Pagnell, MK16 8NJ.
• Currently reside within commuting distance of the nursery.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 23 days paid per annum (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus public holidays.
• 75% childcare discount (40% for grandparents).
• Partner benefits: long service rewards, qualification bonuses, retail discounts.
• Well being support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, free will writing service.
• Career development: key training, potential permanent Qualified Nursery Practitioner role upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

Equal Opportunities

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages (16+), backgrounds, and genders. We are committed to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement (FREDIE) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.