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Childcare Apprentice

TREE TOTS NURSERY LTD · KIRKHAM

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
27 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
just now

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What you would do

Start your career in childcare with a supportive team! As a Childcare Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting children's learning and development while working towards a recognised qualification. No experience is needed, just enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a passion for helping children thrive.

Day to day

  • Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
  • Support children's learning, play and development.
  • Assist with daily routines, including meals, toileting and personal care, as appropriate.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe and stimulating environment.
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.
  • Work towards a recognised childcare qualification with support from experienced staff.

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.

Using their expert knowledge, they will provide you with the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and support your future career progression.

Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

Training provider: VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

Working week

Minimum of 30 hours. Salary: £12,480 per year based on 30 hours per week.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade A*-C/ 9-4 (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade A*-C/ 9-4 (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Caring
  • Reliability
  • Enthusiastic
  • Willingness to learn
  • Responsible
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Positive attitude
  • Working with children

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the potential to progress into a permanent role within the business, with further career development available.

Where

KIRKHAM, North West (PR4).

About TREE TOTS NURSERY LTD

Tree Tots is an independent private day nursery caring for children from five months to five. Our age-appropriate rooms, experienced practitioners and outdoor areas give children the space and support to grow at their own pace.

We plan around children’s individual interests and needs, creating opportunities to communicate, investigate, make friends, become more independent and discover the joy of learning through play.

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Childcare Apprentice, TREE TOTS NURSERY LTD