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Childcare Apprenticeship (L3) - Harrow

Little Leapers ( Canopy Nursery/St Albans ) · Bricket WoodSt Albans · posted 2 June 2026

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

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This role is ideal for someone beginning their career in childcare who would like to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised Early Years qualification.

The apprentice will support experienced practitioners in providing high-quality care and education, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities that promote children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children
  • Work alongside practitioners to observe children and support the recording of their development and progress
  • Support daily routines including play, mealtimes, toileting, and rest periods
  • Build positive and respectful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation within the nursery environment
  • Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health and safety requirements
  • Attend and actively participate in training sessions and coursework required for the apprenticeship programme
  • Work as part of the nursery team to maintain a welcoming and supportive atmosphere

Employee Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary to be reviewed annually
  • Childcare discount up 40%
  • 4 (quarterly) complimentary team building/wellbeing activities a year
  • Refer a friend bonus £250 (if friend passes 3-month probation)
  • Employee of the month prizes
  • Additional annual leave for birthday (after 1-year of service)
  • Level 3 room-based practitioners annual £1000 bonus if continuously employed during full appraisal period
  • Free nearby parking
  • Free uniform and initial DBS

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

Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.

Where it leads

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

About Little Leapers ( Canopy Nursery/St Albans )

Canopy Children’s Nursery St Albans is a dedicated Nursery School which provides high quality day care childcare and early years education in Bricket Wood St Albans as well as surrounding areas such as Watford, Garston, Kings Langley, Radlett and Abbots Langle

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

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Entry requirements

  • Childcare/Health&Social Care (grade Pass) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade ) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Bricket WoodSt Albans, AL2 3QR

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