Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - Union Grove Community Nursery

If you have a genuine interest in childcare and would like to make a difference to young people, even with little experience, we encourage you to apply! There are only few requirements we require to check your eligibility.

Union Grove Community Nursery is a small-scale, local nursery, caring for up to 48 children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery was established in 2000 as a non-profit organisation to meet local demand for community-based affordable childcare.

To this day, the nursery continues to be community-led. They are run by an elected committee called the Management Committee made up of local people and parents. They oversee the nursery policy and practice.

The nursery operates in a modern building with spacious indoor and outdoor environment. Doors are open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm all year round, excluding weekends and bank holidays.

The nursery offers a homely, yet stimulating environment, where each child can play, socialise and develop essential skills. A place where it’s simply fun to learn.

SWIFT childcare apprenticeship is an award winning apprenticeship provider established over 10 years ago now. At SWIFT we know that becoming a world class childcare practitioner doesn’t just happen over night, like everything, you need to learn your craft and develop practical skills to become an effective childcare professional. That’s why our apprenticeship programs are developed to provide people with the opportunity to learn everything they need to now to build a successful career in childcare to make a difference to future generations.

Essential Requirements – GCSE Maths and English C or 4, or an equivalent (Functional Skills level 2)

If successful in the apprenticeship process, you may be eligible for 30% off on your Oyster Card.

The main responsibilities of this job role will include:

• Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
• Being a team player.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children
• Taking part in First Aid training as required
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery
• Working with teams across the nursery setting
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
• Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following Safeguarding rules and regulations to also meet the Standard of the Childcare Apprenticeship.