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Apprentice Childminding Assistant at Buttercups Childminders

Buttercups Childminders · Ramsgate · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£9,984 a year
Hours
24 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
17 August 2026
Closing date
5 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Helping provide a supportive environment for children
  • Working alongside team members to help plan and execute a range of activities
  • Set up and tidy away on a daily basis
  • Monitoring children’s progress
  • Cleaning
  • Nappy changes
  • Working with parents to ensure the best for their children

Your training

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required
  • Work-based and tutor-supported online training
  • Preparation for End Point Assessment
  • https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0135-v1-5

Where it leads

  • Potential for full-time employment
  • The qualifications you gain can help towards higher education or other employment
  • Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain qualifications and develop professional skills whilst earning a salary

About Buttercups Childminders

Buttercups Childminder's is an Ofsted registered company with 5 star reviews. Buttercups has the interests of children at the heart. They help the children, learn, be creative and grow as an individual.

Things to consider

This job can be hard when babies are unsettled, or colds are rife and you need to be able to leave anything at the door and be the happy person the children want to see. Also changing a nappy can be a challenge. Please note that if you do not have a level 2 childcare qualification, you will still be considered for this role if you have some relevant work experience.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCreativeCommunication with childrenCommunication with parentsWilling to learnEnergeticTalkativeBubblyCaringKindLovingFriendlyPatient

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 or A* to C (or predicted)) — essential
  • GCSE Level 2 Childcare (grade Pass) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 4 Walnut Tree Cottages, Coldswood Road, Ramsgate, CT12 5AH

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