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Childcare Apprenticeship - Colchester

Dalemor Explorers · Colchester · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
26 August 2026
Closing date
19 August 2026
Positions
1

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming independent nursery and Forest School, working alongside experienced Early Years professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality childcare.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through a range of engaging indoor and outdoor activities. The room you work in will be matched to your strengths and experience, providing opportunities to develop your skills while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

The nursery is committed to supporting your personal and professional development, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career in Early Years.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

  • Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play-based and planned learning activities
  • Help create a safe, stimulating, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
  • Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and outdoor learning experiences
  • Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
  • Observe children's progress and contribute to learning and development records under supervision
  • Support the delivery of activities that promote communication, creativity and independence
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies at all times
  • Work as part of a supportive team while developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours
  • Complete all apprenticeship training and assignments, applying your learning within the nursery setting
  • Demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude whilst providing high-quality care for every child

Own transport is required for this apprenticeship such as driving or cycling due to infrequent public transport links to this location.

Your 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 standard, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.

Where it leads

  • There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

About Dalemor Explorers

OFSTED registered Nursery and Forestschool for children aged 0 to 4 years old offering spacious rooms, free flow to our gardens, daily extra curricular activities and Forest School.

Things to consider

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

Skills they're looking for

CreativeNon judgementalPatienceTeamworkingCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • Airfield, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2NS

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