Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 to £14.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5LA |
| Company: | Tops Day Nurseries |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | am9iLTQyMDA6YXBwLTE= |
Summary
Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - Hopcroft Childcare
Shoots Training are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 3 Childcare qualification with Hopcroft Childcare at their Rotherfield Peppard setting
We have a large renovated Dutch barn on Manor Farm to provide a unique childcare facility, which offers all the requirements of a modern nursery while still retaining its original character.
With a child's environment so fundamental to their development; being surrounded by fields and woodland we are in an ideal setting for a more natural outdoor approach to learning.
As a child steps through our doors for the first time they will be welcomed by a warm, friendly, fun environment within a light and airy, open-plan space.
Peapods opened its doors back in April 2013 after a long journey to find a perfect location to create an individual setting. We aim to provide good quality, accessible childcare and education in a warm, safe, happy environment, where every child is recognised, appreciated and encouraged to reach his/her full potential. While our main focus at Peapods is on children, we also aim to support parents by ensuring we offer flexibility as well peace of mind.
We have 2 rooms divided into 3 areas and can cater for children from the ages of 9 months – 5years
Your duties and responsibilities will include;
- You will be a key person for small group of children.
- Creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children.
- Planning and delivering engaging activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Observing and assessing children’s development and progress, ensuring individual needs are met.
- Building strong relationships with parents and caregivers, facilitating open communication about their child's development.
- Working collaboratively with your colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
- Ensuring compliance with all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices.
- Use initiative and eagerness to learn.
- Commitment to complete apprenticeship.
- Overseeing lunch times with the children.
- Be comfortable and competent in children’s personal care.
- Setting out and tidying away of daily equipment used within the setting to also maintain a clean and tidy environment adhering to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Have a strong sense of teamwork and ability to work well with others to promote the wellbeing of children.
Requirements;
- You must be able to gain a clear DBS,
- Having GCSE's A*-C in English Language and Maths, or equivalent i.e. functional skills are desired but not essential
- A Level 2 Childcare Qualification is desirable
- Prior experience of 1-2 years working within a childcare setting.
- Basic understanding of safeguarding.
- Basic IT skills
Hours;
- The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed
- Hopcroft Childcare is open from 08:00-16.15
STSE3
Vacancy Reference: JB-11/09
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