Childcare Apprenticeship – Doncaster

Shapinglives; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Doncaster is seeking a Nursery Assistant Apprentice to join their enthusiastic team. The role involves providing care and education to children, maintaining a safe environment, and contributing to activity planning. This 18-month apprenticeship leads to an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. Continuous support is provided through personal tutoring, and there's a possibility of full-time employment upon completion. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

20% of working hours for study

Potential for full-time role

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and care.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care and education for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Support children in their daily physical needs.
• Contribute ideas for planning engaging activities.

Job description

Leaps & Bounds Nursery are looking for a new Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Amazing opportunity to join Leaps & Bounds Nursery. We are seeking to appoint a Nursery Apprentice. You will be joining a nursery where the team are supportive, happy, and enthusiastic about creating amazing experiences for their children.

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of care and education for the children in daily operation of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents. To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.

• To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures.
• To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
• To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.

Looking after children's day to day physical needs, such as feeding, nappy changing, toilet training and providing a range of fun and stimulating activities from reading stories to messy play.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch‑ups, check‑in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18‑month apprenticeship you will have gained Early Years Educator Level 3.

Possibility of a full‑time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Key information

Start Date

26.01.26

Wages

Hours

30

Location

Doncaster DN11 0BZ

Employer

Leaps & Bounds Nursery

Additional Information

Early years educator (Level 3)

Duration

18 Months