Childminder Apprenticeship
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Company: Anytime Childcare - Westfield Road
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Location: SL2 1HE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £11,778.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000021185
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Application Deadline Date: 04/04/2026
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Start Date: 10/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 30 hours per week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Childminder to join an Ofsted Registered, home based childcare provision. Do you have a passion for making a difference in the early years sector? If so this role is perfect for you!
Training to be Provided
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Future Prospects
Potential for a full time permanent position following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
An exciting opportunity has opened at a home based childminder. You will work alongside one other Childminder of staff to create a stimulating and caring environment to encourage children to learn.
This role is in a home-based nursery setting where hours can be flexible for the right person, but always between 7am-6pm, Monday to Friday. The Employer is looking for the correct candidate that can join a small team of 4 others. They are open to individuals who may also need to bring their own children.
Duties:
- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
- Working alongside a Childminder, where you will be supported and mentored every step of the way
- You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
- You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
- Supporting other staff with daily routines in the nursery
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
- To never be left unsupervised with the children
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
- To contribute/complete children's observations and records when required create consistency
- To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professional.
- Have genuine opportunities for career progression with access to professional accredited training.
Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference check.
At Anytime Childcare, you will be working towards an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.
Other Information
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancany might close early.