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Childcare Apprenticeship - Slough (SL3)

Twinkle Totz- Datchet · United Kingdom · posted 8 September 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
16 October 2026
Closing date
9 October 2026
Positions
1

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Apprentice Early Years Educator required at Twinkle Totz Day Nursery. We are looking for someone with a love of working with children, where you will gain the level 3 qualification. You must have previous experience of working with children and ideally have the Childcare Level 2 qualification. 

 

  • To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
  • To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
  • To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
  • To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
  • To be a key person to an allocated number of children and their families
  • To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
  • Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
  • To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
  • To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
  • To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times
  • To attend regular team meetings
  • To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
  • To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements
  • To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
  • To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager 

 

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 apprenticeship L3 Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

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

About Twinkle Totz- Datchet

Twinkle Totz Day Nursery Ltd is a family-run day nursery chain with locations throughout West London and Berkshire. Putting your child first, our friendly and professional team strive to help families in the local community however we’re able. Established in 2005, we are backed by a vast amount of experience and associations with OFSTED, NDNA, the Early Years Alliance, Ealing Council, and Hillingdon London. With our skills, knowledge, and qualifications, we are ideally placed to provide exceptional childcare services. Contact us today with any enquiries.

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

  • 70 Eton Road Datchet, Slough, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, SL3 9BA

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