Childcare
Discover how a Childcare apprenticeship can give you hands-on experience, practical skills, and opportunities for a fulfilling career working with children and families. Learn what’s involved and take the first step toward making a real difference.
Childcare Apprenticeships
Kickstart your career in childcare or upskill your team's capabilities with our enriching childcare apprenticeships. Our apprenticeships nurture compassionate and skilled early years professionals who thrive in supportive, inclusive environments.
Comprehensive Support
at Every Step
Apprentices gain hands-on experience while developing essential knowledge in safeguarding, wellbeing, and child development. With practical training and nationally recognised apprenticeships, individuals grow in confidence and competence—ready to make a lasting impact in children's lives and contribute meaningfully to their organisation’s success.
Learning For Each Step of Your Career
We are committed to supporting our learners throughout every stage of their careers—whether it's helping them get the start they need in their chosen sector or providing the knowledge necessary to progress to their next step.
Employers
- Recruit motivated new talent
- Upskill and reskill your existing workforce
- Reduce recruitment costs and improve retention
- Maximise your apprenticeship levy or access government funding
- Build a diverse, future-ready team
Learners
- Earn a wage while you gain real experience
- Avoid student debt with funded training
- Secure a new job or promotion
- Upskill to change or advance your career
- Achieve industry-recognised qualifications
- Receive 1:1 support from trainer assessors and mentors
- Access career guidance and personal development
- Join a community of learners and peers
My assessor has been incredibly supportive in helping me fully understand my childcare course. She has also provided great assistance with maths by arranging extra sessions with a colleague, and Rachel kindly offered an additional session as well.
Completing my Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship has been an amazing experience. My assessor has been incredibly supportive, offering clear guidance and thorough help with all my units.
I’ve completed my Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course, which has greatly strengthened my leadership skills and supported my career progression.
Current Vacancies
See more jobsNursery Nurse Apprentice
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£7.55 - 7.55 per hour
Office Based
Nursery Nurse Apprentice @ Kids Corner Nursery
Location: 12 Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0BG
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Kids Corner Nursery?
Kids’ Corner Nursery provides excellent childcare throughout the year for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children. They have carefully selected their managers and staff to ensure a high level of commitment and to provide all children with a safe and comfortable environment.
WHAT will I get from working with Kids Corner Nursery?
- EARN: £7.55 per hour, 30 hours per week
- EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.
WHAT will my DAY look like?
You will be carrying out care needs to children which may include teeth, skin, hair, feeding and toileting under supervision. Your daily tasks will include:
- Planning and delivering activities with children aged 0-8 years.
- Supporting children with their general development including interacting with other children.
- Communicating with parents and carers of their child’s daily/ weekly progress.
- Supervising children to ensure you are managing/ avoiding any risks.
- Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
- Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
- UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- Suitable for school leavers who may have carried out babysitting duties or work experience in a nursery setting.
- Caring, compassionate honest & trustworthy.
- Professional & positive minded.
- Ability to work within a team and on your own initiative.
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://kidscornernursery.net/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare
7 days ago
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Sale, Greater Manchester, England
£7.55 - 7.55 per hour
Office Based
Early Years Educator Apprentice @ Washway Road Day Nursery
Location: 266 Washway Road, Sale, M33 4RZ
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Washway Road Day Nursery?
Washway Road Private Day Nursery is more than a learning space- it’s a nurturing community where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to flourish.
Their philosophy is rooted in kindness, respect, and discovery. They believe early childhood is a precious time to inspire confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
WHAT will I get from working with Washway Road Day Nursery?
- EARN: £7.55 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
- EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
- QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
- BENEFITS: Car parking, uniform, ongoing support & training, and team building activities.
WHAT will my DAY look like?
You will be joining an extremely supportive and encouraging team of highly qualified practitioners. They strive to support all staff development to enable them to progress and reach their full potential. You will deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years and ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. Your daily tasks will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day care and learning of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Assisting with planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities.
- Helping to create a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
- Observing children’s development and contributing to learning records.
- Supporting children with personal care routines (including feeding and toileting where required).
- Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Following safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times.
- Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
- Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
- UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- Communication, team working & customer care
- Logical, creative & organised
- Initiative, problem solving, non-judgemental & patient
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://www.washwayroadprivatedaynursery.com/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare
15 days ago
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