Childcare Apprenticeship - Bristol
Avon Valley Nursery and Pre School
Avon Valley Adventure Park (BS31 1TP)
Closes in 5 days (Wednesday 4 March 2026)
Posted on 29 January 2026
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Summary
Avon Valley Nursery and Pre School are looking for 3 new Apprentices. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3
- Wage
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£14,918.80 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday (07:30-18:00)
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner, you will learn from experienced practitioners while contributing to the
day-to-day running of the nursery. You will support in delivering activities that promote children’s development
in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and will gradually take on more responsibilities as you
progress through your training.
Key Responsibilities
Child Development and Learning
- Support the implementation of the EYFS through play-based learning and planned activities
- Observe and interact with children to support their learning and record developmental progress with guidance
- Contribute to maintaining accurate records, including observations and next steps
- Assist in the care of children’s physical needs, including mealtimes, toileting, and personal hygiene
- Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs
Safeguarding and Welfare
- Maintain a safe and secure environment by following safeguarding procedures at all times
- Immediately report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection
- Participate in safeguarding training and policy reviews
Environment and Routine
- Help prepare and maintain clean, safe, and engaging learning environments
- Support with the setup and organisation of daily activities
- Assist with domestic tasks including meal preparation, cleaning, and tidying of toys and equipment
- Follow health and safety procedures including visual risk assessments and daily checks
Teamwork and Communication
- Work collaboratively with other staff and support the smooth running of the room
- Accept guidance and feedback from mentors and colleagues to support your development
- Attend team meetings, training, and nursery events
- Communicate professionally with parents and carers when appropriate and under supervision
Health and Safety
- Adhere to all nursery health and safety policies and procedures
- Maintain hygiene standards in all areas including food handling and nappy changing
- Be fully aware of emergency procedures including fire and lockdown
- Communicate any health and safety concerns to the Management Team
Where you'll work
Avon Valley Adventure Park
BS31 1TP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
- Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
- Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
- Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
- Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
- Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
- Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
- Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
- Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
- Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
- Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
- Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
- Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
- Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
- Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
- Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
- Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
- Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
- Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
- Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
- Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
- Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
- Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
- Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
- Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
- Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
- Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
- Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
- Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
- Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
- Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
- Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Training schedule
At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 18 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Creative
- Initative,
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
Established in 2023, Avon Valley Nursery & Preschool is a unique childcare facility in Keynsham. We are passionate about providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years to learn and develop. We are huge believers in learning through hands-on experience and play.
After this apprenticeship
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011364.
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Closes in 5 days (Wednesday 4 March 2026)
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