Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary Role: Early Years Apprentice
Location: Brinds Well Day Nursery | Orpington | BR6 7PH
Contract: 37.5 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
Working pattern: MondayFriday, varied shifts between 7:30am6:30pm
Start date window: 12 March 17 April 2026
Salary: £7.57 per hour to start, rising to £12.24 per hour after six months in post
At Childbase Partnership, weve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989 but its our people who make the real difference.
Across our day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in careers, not jobs, and were committed to supporting one another to learn, grow and succeed together.
Why join us? We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about your future. Thats why we offer:
Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per year (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays
Childcare discount: 75% discount on childcare fees (or 40% grandparent discount) at any Childbase nursery from day one
Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts
Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service
Career development: Team inset days, access to online learning alongside your course, and the opportunity to move into a permanent Qualified Nursery Practitioner role once you successfully complete your apprenticeship
About us Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, helping to shape our success and when we do well, we all share in an annual tax-free dividend
Proudly number one: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes
Community driven: We support causes close to our hearts and have raised over £3.5 million for charity
Environmentally responsible: All our nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy
Invested in your development: Our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning has established our Training Academy, EduBase, as a trusted provider in the sector
About you You dont need previous experience what matters most is your enthusiasm and desire to learn.
You might be someone who:
Is passionate about building a career working with babies and young children under the age of five
Has an interest in child development and enjoys learning how children grow through play
Thrives in hands-on learning and is excited to plan and deliver engaging activities linked to the early years curriculum
Is nurturing, empathetic and always puts childrens safety and wellbeing first
Can manage your time effectively, balancing work, study and coursework deadlines
Enjoys working collaboratively and building strong, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
What does our apprenticeship offer you? A supportive blend of learning and experience: Youll be based in the nursery, with regular visits from a dedicated Trainer/Assessor from our Training Academy to guide your development
Group training sessions: Usually every 68 weeks at our academy in Newport Pagnell, alongside other apprentices from across our partnership
Recognised qualifications:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or
Level 3 Early Years Educator (the most suitable level will be identified through an online assessment during screening)
Functional Skills support: If required, youll complete English and/or maths Functional Skills qualifications in line with government apprenticeship rules and EYFS requirements
Paediatric First Aid qualification: Delivered at our academy and valid for three years
Eligibility criteria To be considered for this role, at the time you apply you must:
Have the right to work in the UK and a National Insurance number
Ideally hold photographic ID (passport or full/provisional driving licence)
Have access to a laptop or PC to complete online assessments and coursework
Have lived in the UK for at least the last three years
Be comfortable travelling to group training sessions at our Training Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ) travel costs will be covered
Live within a commutable distance of the nursery
Were an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people aged 16+ (in line with government apprenticeship rules) and from all backgrounds. Were committed to FREDIE fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team, who will decide whether an interview is the next step.
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