Apprentice Childminder Assistant
Nicola Walker · Cambridge · posted 10 September 2026
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To support the Lead Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding standards.
1. To support fellow educators / practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice.
2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider.
3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.
4. To work closely with children aged 0-11 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.
5. To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.
6. To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.
7. To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
8. To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.
9. Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.
10. To build and maintain positive relationships with parents / carers.
11. To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.
12. To attend regular team meetings.
13. To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
14. To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Lead Childminder for training requirements.
15. To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.
16. To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Lead Childminder.
Your training
You will achieve a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner via Cambridge Regional College day release and your work mentor.
In addition to your training course, you will need to complete the following training courses: Prevent / FGM, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding.
Where it leads
After completing Level 2, it would be ideal if the applicant could continue with me and continue training to a Level 3 and then progress to a permanent member of the team.
About Nicola Walker
My name is Nicola Walker, I am a Ofsted registered Childminder I completed my training course in 2008. I am qualified in Level 3 Diploma for children's and young peoples workforce.
In our team you will be working alongside myself and another assistant who is also Level 3 Qualified.
We are based in the village of Hardwick just outside Cambridge and we have a diverse group of families from all over the local area.
I provide a home from home high quality childcare following the early years framework. We spend as much time as possible outside exploring the local area and encouraging a love of nature. We also love getting messy and exploring many different sensory experience's with the children.
Things to consider
- Providing high-quality care and supervision for children of different ages
- Supporting children’s learning and development through play, activities, and routine
- Ensuring children’s safety at all times, both indoors and outdoors
- Assisting with daily routines such as meals, snacks, nappy changing, toileting, and rest times
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment
- Following safeguarding, health and safety, and childcare policies and procedures
- Communicating effectively with parents / carers and working as part of a small team
- Being flexible, patient, and responsive to the individual needs of each child
- Applicants should understand that working in a childminding home is a hands-on role that requires commitment, responsibility, and a genuine passion for working with children
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 3 or D) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 3 or D) — essential
Where you'll work
- 3 LAXTON AVENUE, HARDWICK, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 7XL
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