Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship  – Banana Moon Day Nursery 

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Banana Moon Day Nursery, Gloucester.

The emphasis at Banana Moon is to see everything from a parent’s point of view. We appreciate we are being entrusted with the care of your most precious possessions; therefore we have created a caring, loving and secure environment for children from 0 to 5 years of age.

Security is of paramount concern at Banana Moon. With this in mind we operate a ‘fingerprint’ biometric access system to protect children and nursery staff. This system allows nursery personnel to register parent’s fingerprints in seconds.

In addition to all of our indoor activities and facilities, the children go outside every day throughout the year for fresh air and exercise. Banana Moon considers outdoor play to be an essential part of children’s learning and development.

The future of the next generation is at the heart of everything we do at Banana Moon, and we believe it’s our responsibility to support children in ways that reach beyond providing exceptional childcare. We’ve proudly introduced a number of safety initiatives under the ‘Bright futures’ title, helping us to ensure our little ones have the best chance of a bright future, no matter what life throws at us.

Our ‘Little hearts, bright futures’ campaign saw us install an automated external defibrillator (AED) from CardiAid in our reception area. Although we hope that it will never have to be used, it provides reassurance to parents as we continue to demonstrate our commitment to safeguarding the little ones in our care, as well as serving the wider community.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

Core Duties (Daily Tasks)

• Support children’s care and supervision
  • Help look after children aged 0–5 in a safe, secure environment
  • Assist with feeding, toileting, nappy changing, and general hygiene
• Create a safe and welcoming environment
  • Keep rooms clean, tidy, and organised
  • Follow health & safety and safeguarding procedures
• Assist with activities and play
  • Help set up and supervise play-based learning activities
  • Encourage children to explore, play, and learn through fun experiences

Supporting Learning & Development

• Help children develop social, emotional, and physical skills through play
• Support planned activities led by qualified staff
• Encourage communication, sharing, and independence
• Observe children informally and report anything important to senior staff

Basic Responsibilities

• Helping prepare snacks/meals and cleaning up afterwards
• Setting up toys, resources, and outdoor play areas
• Supporting routines (nap time, transitions, outdoor play)
• Following nursery policies and staff guidance
• Learning on the job and possibly working towards a qualification

Safeguarding & Professional Expectations

• Always ensure children’s safety and wellbeing
• Follow safeguarding and nursery policies at all times
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be reliable, patient, and attentive

Requirements;

• Experience in a similar role
• Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them

Hours;

• Banana Moon is open from 7:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours per week 

STSW3

• Discounted childcare
• Parking
• Extra day off birthday
• Flexible hours