Childcare Apprentice
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Company: LITTLE NIPPERS CHILDCARE LTD
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Location: Plympton, PL7 2AQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000036845
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. Exact shift hours to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Little Nippers Childcare are looking to take on apprentices to join their friendly nursery in Plympton. Duties include supervising children during play time, engaging children in learning and play activities and keeping and updating records accordingly.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills if required
Most aspects of the qualification and training will be delivered at your workplace where you will be supported throughout your training by your employer. You will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor who will help you and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship.
As an additional qualification you will also achieve Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, and a Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.
Future Prospects
The employer is very committed to staff development and training, and to assist the successful apprentice to progress through all their training, with a view to future employment.
Vacancy Detail
The successful apprentice must be highly trustworthy and attentive to children’s needs.
You will be involved in:
- Supervising children play time
- Engaging children in learning and play activities
- Keeping and updating records accordingly
This will be an important part of your role as this will show your confidence and ability to work with young children. You will learn how to interact with young children through all the activities that you take part in, which will help you enjoy your progression through your apprenticeship. Throughout each day you will be keeping and updating records accordingly, as well as working with team members and maintaining a high standard of operation, so that the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
You will be supervised by a qualified member of staff, who will show you all the company policies and procedures required for this position, including Health and Safety in the workplace.
You will be required to make sure that the nursery areas are tidy and clean at the end of the day, in preparation for the following day.