Childcare Apprenticeship - Luton

Chaul End Children's Centre Nursery Limited

England (LU4 8QN)

Closes on Tuesday 15 December 2026

Posted on 10 November 2026

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Summary

Chaul End Children's Centre are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (Shifts Range Between 8.00am - 6.00pm)

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 22 December 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Early Years Practitioner to join our Nursery team.

You will work alongside experienced Early Years practitioners, gaining hands-on experience supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing within a high-quality Early Years setting. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding, child development and effective practice.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to develop their careers, reflect on their practice and continually improve their skills. As an apprentice, you will be supported by experienced colleagues while gradually developing your confidence and independence in your role.

Apprentice Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality care, support and learning experiences for children within the Pre-School setting
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support children’s individual learning, development and interests, using the EYFS as a framework
  • Observe children and use observations to identify their interests, needs and stages of development, adapting activities and experiences accordingly
  • Support children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, encouraging independence and confidence
  • Maintain accurate and effective records of children’s development and use these to support their ongoing learning
  • Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents/carers and other family members, sharing information about children’s progress where appropriate
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consistent and stimulating learning environment
  • Support children with their individual needs and contribute to creating an inclusive environment where every child can participate and develop
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and other nursery policies and procedures at all times
  • Contribute to reflective practice, discuss children’s development with colleagues and use feedback to continually improve your own practice
  • Develop an understanding of child development and how this influences the way children learn, communicate and interact
  • Take increasing responsibility for supporting the day-to-day learning and development of children as your knowledge and confidence progress

Where you'll work

515 Dunstable Road
Luton
England
England
LU4 8QN

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 15 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Teamworking
  • 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

Chaul End Children's Nursery is one of two nurseries run by one provider. It opened in 2005 and operates from a purpose-designed unit within a Community Centre in Luton, in Bedfordshire. It has a large open-plan playroom, kitchen, toilet and office facilities and access to outdoor play space.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • 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

Shaping Lives recruitment team

apprentice.recruitment@pgon.co.uk

08004220588

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063532.

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Closes on Tuesday 15 December 2026

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