Overview
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities. We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.
Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Seabrook Day Nursery in 32 Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0EP. We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.
Why Join Us
* We are 100% employee-owned – we all have a meaningful voice and own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
* “Number 1” – top spot in nursery outcomes in the Nursery World league tables.
* Record-breaking Green Flag achievements and climate-positive status.
* Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project.
* Over £3.5 million raised for charity.
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.
Responsibilities
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 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.
By The End Of Your Apprenticeship You Will Gain
* 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 level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable 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.
* A varied shift pattern, usually between 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
* Off the job learning time within your working week to support your studies.
* A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, 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 EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).
Benefits
* A competitive salary: £7.57 per hour to start, rising to £10.00 per hour after 6 months; if aged 21 or over, £12.24 per hour after 12 months.
* 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 days with free tickets to UK attractions, and a 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.
Please note, terms and conditions apply to some of our benefits and financial rewards.
Application Requirements
* Have documentation to evidence your right to work in the UK.
* Ideally have photographic ID (passport or driving licence).
* Evidence of your national insurance number (NI card, HMRC letter or payslip).
* Access to a computer to undertake the initial online assessment and to submit ongoing coursework.
* Be resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
* Be comfortable with travelling to and from group training sessions in Newport Pagnell. We will endeavour to facilitate a lift, but you may need to make your own way to and from sessions. We will pay for bus/train costs where applicable.
We will obtain suitable references and an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. You will also need to evidence your Right To Work in the UK and, if you hold maths and English qualifications, evidence those too. If your application is successful, our dedicated apprenticeships Recruiter will support you through onboarding.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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