Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3) - Hemel Hempstead
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Company: CHILDBASE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
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Location: HP1 1JT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,949.75 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000021980
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Application Deadline Date: 27/05/2026
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Start Date: 12/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: You will work varied shifts to be confirmed (TBC), usually between the hours of 07:15- 18:30; Monday- Friday so you experience all aspects of the daily routine at nursery.
Brief Description
At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. Own your future and join us at our Lime Grove day Nursery in Hemel Hempstead.
Training to be Provided
By the end of your Apprenticeship you will gain:
- A level 3 Early Years Educator qualification; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at grade 4 or above, to determine the most suitable level of apprenticeship for you
- Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level
- A paediatric first aid qualification
- A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership
Our early years apprenticeship offers you:
- A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience
- 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies
- A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Training Academy of Excellence, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you
- Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and Training Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ)
Future Prospects
When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:
- A competitive salary: £7.57 per hour to start, rising to £10.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post. If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £12.24 per hour
- From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery
- Generous leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays
- Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payment, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme
Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service
Vacancy Detail
Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum
- Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care
- Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required
- Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor
Other Information
For your application to be considered, at the time you apply, you must be able to evidence your NI number and right to work in the UK, ideally have photographic ID (valid passport or driving licence), have access to a computer, been resident in the UK for at least 3 years and be comfortable travelling to the training sessions in Newport Pagnell.