Childcare Apprenticeship - Lincoln

Action for Children Spring Nursery RAF Waddington

Spring Nursery RAF WaddingtonLincoln (LN5 9NJ)

Closes on Wednesday 24 June 2026

Posted on 20 May 2026

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Summary

Spring Nursery RAF Waddington are looking for a new Nursery Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
4 Days Per Week Between Monday Friday, 7.30am - 5.30pm)

38 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Responsibilities:

  • To maintain accurate and up to date records and observations that fulfil Ofsted requirements and support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
  • To plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities for children within the setting and afterschool club, supporting physical play, creativity, communication, and social development
  • To provide a safe, stimulating, and well-resourced environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop independence through play-based learning opportunities
  • To support children’s individual learning journeys, recognising developmental milestones and adapting activities to meet the needs and interests of all children
  • To ensure the safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing of all children and staff within the setting, following safeguarding policies, procedures, and Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) guidelines at all times
  • To build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers, sharing information regularly to support children in reaching their full potential
  • To work effectively as part of the nursery team, contributing to daily routines, maintaining high standards of care, and promoting a positive and inclusive environment for children and families

Where you'll work

Spring Nursery RAF WaddingtonLincoln
LN5 9NJ

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:

Childcare/Health&Social Care (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Creative
  • Initative
  • Non judgemental
  • Communication Skills

Other requirements

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

At RAF Waddington Nursery, we are committed to providing good quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are open 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. ​ We provide a safe and friendly environment for your child to explore and enjoy, whilst learning through play. We have bright spacious classrooms, a parent lending library and a variety of exciting outside learning environments.

After this apprenticeship

  • There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032685.

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Closes on Wednesday 24 June 2026

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