Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3) - Welwyn Garden City

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children. 

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 Trainer/Assessor

Training:

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at grade 4 or above, to determine the most suitable level of apprenticeship for you Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level A paediatric first aid qualification A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ)

Training Outcome:

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.

During your apprenticeship with us, you will benefit from:

23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell days Fully-paid enhanced DBS check Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments when you are at work £1000 ‘recommend a friend’ bonus if you successfully refer someone to come and work for us Cycle to work scheme Annual staff conference and awards event, at which individual and team achievements are recognised

Employer Description:

Employer Information

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 employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend. We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes. We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.  We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.  We are invested in your development: Our commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning has established our academy, EduBase, as a trusted provider in the sector.

Working Hours :
You will work varied shifts, usually between the hours of 7.15am - 6.30pm, Monday - Friday, so you experience all aspects of the daily routine at nursery. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience