Childcare Apprentice

Childcare & Supervision:

• Assist in the daily care and supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Engage children in age-appropriate play, activities, and learning experiences
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development.

Learning & Development:

• Help plan and deliver activities that promote early years learning and development (EYFS framework)
• Encourage communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
• Support language, literacy, numeracy, and motor skills through play

Health & Hygiene:

• Assist with feeding, changing nappies, and toileting as needed
• Ensure a clean and safe environment by following hygiene and safety procedures
• Promote healthy eating and physical activities

Teamwork & Communication:

• Work closely with nursery practitioners, teachers, and parents
• Provide feedback on children’s progress and any concerns
• Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Passion for working with children and a commitment to their development
• A willingness to learn and complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths (preferred but not always essential)
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Previous experience working in an early years setting (preferred but not required)
• Basic understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
• First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Safeguarding training (if already completed).

What We Offer:

• Fully funded Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship training
• Hands-on experience in a supportive and friendly environment
• Paid apprenticeship with opportunities for career progression
• Continuous professional development (CPD) and mentoring from experienced practitioners

Career Progression:

• Nursery Practitioner (with Level 3 qualification)
• Room Leader
• Deputy Nursery Manager / Nursery Manager
• Early Years Teacher (with further qualifications)

Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School is set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School opened in 1984. Since 2010, we have been in our current, eco-friendly, premises. Our home is light and spacious with continuous access to its own large, secure outside play area.

Our team of highly-qualified Early Years Practitioners follow the EYFS 'Statutory Framework' to develop children's learning. They also work with the children as part of our ‘Breakfast Club’ and ‘After-School’ Club’, which is very popular with children attending neighbouring Staunton-on-Wye Primary School.

​We are a charity led by a volunteer committee where parent and carer participation is welcomed and appreciated.

We are open during term time Monday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am to 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm. In addition to caring for children from 9 months, we also offer wrap-around care for primary school children.

All Statutory benefits

Bonus Schemes

Free On site Parking

Possibility of employment at the end of the apprenticeship

• Pass an enhanced DBS