Childcare Apprenticeship - Huddersfield
Jack & Jills Day Nursery
22 Cliffe End Rd (HD3 4FF)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 3 April 2026)
Posted on 2 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Jack & Jills Day Nursery are looking for a new Early Years Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm, 8.00am - 5.00pm, 8.30am - 5.30pm, 9.00am - 6.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 10 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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
Are you a passionate nursery practitioner looking to make a difference in the lives of young children? At Jack & Jills we believe in creating a nurturing and vibrant environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow!
Dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and fun atmosphere for children aged 0-5. Our lovely building offers a cozy and inviting space that encourages creativity and comfort. Our team of dedicated professionals works together to inspire curiosity and kindness in our little learners.
We are seeking a nursery apprentice practitioner who is enthusiastic, caring, and ready to bring their unique talents to our team. If you have a love for early childhood education and a desire to support children’s development through play and exploration, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Team: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for nurturing little minds
- Professional Development: We support and encourage your own growth with ongoing training and development opportunities
As a nursery practitioner at Jack & Jills , you will:
- Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Design and implement creative play-based activities
- Support children’s individual needs and development
- Collaborate with families to enhance children’s learning experiences
- Learn from experianced practitioners, some of whom have been through the apprenticship process and can offer support
Where you'll work
22 Cliffe End Rd
HD3 4FF
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 Level 3 Apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
- English GCSE or Equivalent (grade )
- Health and Social Care / Childcare (grade )
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Creative
- Patience
- Teamworking,
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
Are you a passionate nursery practitioner looking to make a difference in the lives of young children? At Jack & Jills we believe in creating a nurturing and vibrant environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow!
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 VAC2000018385.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 3 April 2026)
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