Apprentice Childminder Assistant
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Company NICOLA WALKER
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Provider CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
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Location CAMBRIDGE, CB23 7XL
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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-2000062317
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Application Deadline Date 29/12/2026
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Start Date 05/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday - Friday between 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
Our warm, homely environment gives you the time to focus on what truly matters, caring for children and helping them flourish. With small group sizes, a calm family setting, and a supportive team, you can build meaningful relationships, feel valued, and make a real difference every day at Little Walkers Childminding.
Training to be Provided
You will achieve a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner via Cambridge Regional College day release and your work mentor.
In addition to your training course, you will need to complete the following training courses:
- Prevent / FGM
- Food Hygiene
- Safeguarding
Future Prospects
- After completing Level 2, it would be ideal if the applicant could continue with me and continue training to a Level 3 and then progress to a permanent member of the team
Vacancy Detail
- To support the Lead Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding standards
- To support fellow educators / practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
- To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
- To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
- To work closely with children aged 0-11 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
- To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
- To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
- To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
- To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
- Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
- To build and maintain positive relationships with parents / carers
- To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
- To attend regular team meetings
- To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Lead Childminder for training requirements
- To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
- To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Lead Childminder
Other Information
- Providing high-quality care and supervision for children of different ages
- Supporting children’s learning and development through play, activities, and routine
- Ensuring children’s safety at all times, both indoors and outdoors
- Assisting with daily routines such as meals, snacks, nappy changing, toileting, and rest times
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment
- Following safeguarding, health and safety, and childcare policies and procedures
- Communicating effectively with parents / carers and working as part of a small team
- Being flexible, patient, and responsive to the individual needs of each child
- Applicants should understand that working in a childminding home is a hands-on role that requires commitment, responsibility, and a genuine passion for working with children