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 instill a lifelong passion for learning. Across our 44 nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a positive impact in our communities.
We are determined to be excellent and strive for the best outcomes for children and colleagues alike.
What makes us special?
* We are 100% employee-owned—all partners with a meaningful voice and the opportunity to own our future (including sharing profits tax-free).
* ‘Number 1’- top in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes, thanks to our colleagues.
* Record-breaking Green Flag achievements and climate-positive status- we reduce more CO2 than we emit.
* Planting over 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project- because the planet needs care too.
* Over £3.5 million raised for charity- we’re fundraising superheroes, capes optional.
Our ethos is simple: we all belong, matter, and contribute. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, shaping the future of our company together.
Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Woodlands Day Nursery, located at 1-3 Orchard Road, High Barnet, Herts, EN5 2HL.
We seek a special person who:
* Is naturally nurturing, caring, and compassionate.
* Has an interest in child development and learning.
* Can be a positive role model.
* Enjoys teamwork.
Your apprenticeship begins in July 2025 and will teach you to provide outstanding care and education. Your main responsibilities include:
* Creating safe, supportive environments, planning activities, and observing children’s development.
* Interacting positively with children, colleagues, and parents to meet individual needs.
* Following nursery routines and policies, seeking guidance when needed.
* Managing your time to meet coursework deadlines.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you will gain:
* Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. An initial online assessment may be required if you do not already have maths and English at level 4 or above.
* Level 2 functional skills in maths and English if needed.
* A permanent contract, leading to a role as a qualified Nursery Practitioner upon successful qualification.
Our apprenticeship offers:
* A full-time role (37.5 hours/week) gaining practical childcare experience.
* Varied shifts between 07:30 and 18:30, Monday to Friday, year-round.
* ‘Off the job’ learning time within your working week.
* Guidance from a Trainer/Assessor from our Training Academy.
* Regular group training sessions at our Head Office and Training Academy in Newport Pagnell.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary: £10.00/hour starting, rising to £12.90/hour after 6 months.
* Discounts: 75% for parents and 40% for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
* Generous leave: 23 days plus bank holidays.
* Rewards: Tax-free dividends, qualification bonuses, retail discounts, family days out, and cycle-to-work scheme.
* Well-being support: Mental health first aiders, free meals, subsidised healthcare, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health, and free will service.
To apply, you must:
* Have right to work documentation in the UK.
* Have photographic ID (passport or driving licence).
* Provide proof of your national insurance number.
* Access to a computer for assessments and coursework.
* Have resided in the UK for at least 3 years.
* Be willing to travel to training sessions in Newport Pagnell; travel costs will be reimbursed.
We will require references and an enhanced DBS check before employment begins. We will also verify your right to work and qualifications. Our dedicated apprenticeships recruiter will support you throughout the onboarding process.
Please note, this vacancy may close early.
* Location: within a 50-mile radius of Barnet, UK
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