Childcare Apprenticeship - St Albans
Little Steps Ltd · St. Albans, AL1 4EP
Early years educator (level 3)
Little Steps Day Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
The work
Start your career in early years education with a hands-on apprenticeship where you will learn, grow, and make a real difference in children’s development within a supportive nursery environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gain hands-on experience across all areas of an early years setting, developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to become a competent childcare practitioner
- Work as part of a supportive and experienced nursery team, receiving guidance from colleagues and a dedicated mentor throughout your apprenticeship
- Support the delivery of high-quality care and engaging learning experiences within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
- Assist in planning and delivering a range of age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children’s learning through play
- Develop an understanding of child development, learning intentions, and inclusive practices that meet the needs of all children
- Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with team members, parents, and carers to support children’s wellbeing and development
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised environment, ensuring all areas meet health and safety standards
- Follow and develop knowledge of key policies and procedures, including safeguarding, SEND, equality and diversity, and British Values, reporting any concerns appropriately
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, reliability, and a strong commitment to learning, teamwork, and ongoing professional development
Training
At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5.
Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 18-month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
Training provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
What you come out with
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
What they are looking for
- Creative
- Initative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
Things to consider
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
The employer
Little Steps is a small family orientated independent day nursery located in a residential area of St Albans a short distance from local shops and 15 minutes’ walk from the train station and excellent transport links. Our dedicated team who process a wide range of experience in child care all have a strong commitment to providing a high quality of care and education for up to 50 children aged from 9 months to rising 5 years old. Our ethos reflects on the importance we place in creating a home for home for the children in our care. Our environment is one where children have a voice, and learn to be confident and resilient learners, with an awareness of the word around them and the important role they play within it.
Workplace
- 1 Lancaster Road, St. Albans, AL1 4EP