Childcare Apprentice
CHIPMUNKS NURSERY OSC LTD
Telford (TF3 1ET)
Closes on Saturday 6 June 2026
Posted on 22 April 2026
Contents
Summary
To work as part of the nursery team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5 years, while undertaking training towards a recognised childcare qualification.
- Wage
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£17,680 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday
Times to be discussed at interview.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 June 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
Learning & Development:
- Undertake and complete a recognised childcare qualification within agreed timescales
- Attend all required training sessions, coursework and assessments
- Develop knowledge of child development and early years practice
Childcare & Practice
- Support the care, learning and development of children in line with the EYFS
- Help plan and provide engaging, stimulating play experiences
- Build warm, positive relationships with children and their families
- Promote inclusion and support children with additional needs
Safeguarding & Welfare
- Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
- Maintain a safe, secure and hygienic environment
- Be aware of and respond appropriately to emergencies
Health & Safety
- Follow all health and safety procedures and risk assessments
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors
- Carry out appropriate housekeeping duties
Teamwork & Professionalism:
- Work effectively as part of the nursery team
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, parents and carers
- Attend staff meetings and contribute positively
- Act as a positive role model at all times
Administration:
- Support the completion of:
- Observations and development records
- Accident and incident records
- Risk assessments
General:
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the nursery
- Promote the nursery’s ethos and positive reputation
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management
Where you'll work
Grange Avenue
Stirchley
Telford
TF3 1ET
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TELFORD COLLEGE
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
- 1 day a week at college - term time
- work place mentor
- college asessor
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C / 4)
- Maths (grade C / 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Two satisfactory, relevant references
- Enhanced DBS check
About this employer
At our Nursery in Stirchley, we provide exceptional care and tailored learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our dedicated staff create a nurturing environment, emphasising early development, social skills, and school readiness, ensuring a memorable experience for every child.
After this apprenticeship
Once completion of the apprenticeship there may be opportunities to progress in the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TELFORD COLLEGE
Sarah Capewell
sarah.capewell@telfordcollege.ac.uk
01952 642386
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027812.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 6 June 2026