41 jobs found in Milton Keynes

We are seeking an apprentice to join the team and alongside working at the setting will complete thier Level 3 in Early Years Education.  Salary dependant on age and qualifications  Hours Monday to Friday 2.50-6.00pm term time and holiday hours to be discussed 

Early Years Childcare & Education Apprenticeship Programme 2026 Ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and begin a truly rewarding early years career? If you are enthusiastic, caring and excited to learn, our 2026 Apprenticeship Programme could be the perfect opportunity for you.   What We’re Looking For Previous childcare or nursery experience is welcome, but absolutely not essential. What matters most is your genuine passion for early years education and a desire to help provide safe, engaging, high‑quality childcare. We’re looking for individuals who bring: Patience, empathy and kindness An eagerness & commitment to learn and develop new skills A positive, ‘can‑do’ attitude Excellent teamwork and communication skills Good organisation and reliability Passion & motivation to build a long‑term early years career If you want to help children feel safe, supported and inspired...

To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, spiritually, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities. ● To attend team meetings and contribute ideas. ● To provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding under supervision. ● To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children. ● To provide adult interaction with children in the school. ● To be aware of the school’s confidentiality policy. ● Support staff and engage in a good staff team. ● To attend all out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, summer fayres and Christmas party. ● Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the school. ● To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the...

Supporting and supervising and providing particular welfare/personal/hygiene/medical/therapeutic support for children with SEN and ensure their safety. ● Assisting with promoting inclusion by establishing constructive relationships with children and interacting with them according to their individual needs and by assisting in the implementation of the nursery’s additional and different provision map ● Encouraging children’s interactions and engagement with activities. ● Assisting with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes and providing specific support. ● Providing cover for members of staff, if required. ● Monitoring and recording children’s progress and report as required.

Support children and young people’s freely chosen, self-directed play by enhancing the play using appropriate intervention style. Foster children and young people’s development in line with their culture, age and stage of development. ● Build playful relationships with children, recognising professional boundaries. ● Provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible setting for all children and young people, taking into consideration any additional requirements they may have. ● Observe children and young people playing, including how they interact with different environments, other children and young people and staff. Keep reflective records to inform future planning. ● Reflect individually and as part of a team to improve Playwork practice. ● Advocate for all children and young people’s right to play when liaising with parents, carer givers, colleagues, local residents and other professionals. ● Facilitate the creation of inspiring play spaces with opportunities to include a range of...

To provide a safe and stimulating environment and provide high quality activities in consultation with children to support their varying needs ● To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework ● To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers and other professionals working with the children ● Assist with healthy snack preparation and delivery ● To assist in maintaining material and equipment and ensure that the After School Club maintains a good standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times ● To keep abreast of developments and all aspects of Childcare through information given by the Director/Manager/Deputy Manager and through attending regular training ● To attend staff meetings and Inset days as required

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 2-5 years. ● To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. ● To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. ● To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager ● To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. ● To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. ● To understand and work to the nurseries policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. ● To plan activities which ensure each child is supported. ● To be a key person. ● To ensure records are properly...

● Helping to establish and run a new after school club from day one ● Supporting children aged 3–11 through play, activities and structured sessions ● Assisting with setting up creative games and outdoor learning experiences ● Building positive relationships with children and colleagues ● Working closely with experienced staff while studying towards your Level 2 qualification

● To supervise and run lunchtime play activities ● Running afternoon interventions and supporting pupils in the classroom, including SEND pupils ● To supervise the day-to-day running of the after school club whilst adhering to policies and procedures ● To ensure the wellbeing and safeguarding of all the children and staff ● Liaise with the School’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) ● To plan and organise the delivery of a variety of play activities and experiences appropriate to the children’s age and development stages and provide a termly plan/timetable to the Wrap Around Care Manager ● Meet regularly with the Wrap Around Care Manager to discuss planning and report on progress of the provision ● To supervise and set clear expectations for all staff working in the after school club ● Liaise with outside agencies where appropriate ● To attend training as agreed with the Wrap Around Care Manager to support your development ● To keep attendance records of children using the extended...

Role To support the team in delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities, while completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification for 12 months and 1 day. The role combines hands-on experience with structured training. Key Responsibilities - Assist in planning and delivering play-based learning activities. - Support children’s personal, social, emotional and physical development. - Help with daily routines including meals, toileting and sleep times. - Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating learning environment. - Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families. - Follow all safeguarding, EYFS and health & safety procedures. - Attend training sessions, submit coursework and engage with assessor visits. Requirements - Passion and genuine interest in working with young children. - Willingness to learn, reflect and grow professionally. - Enhanced DBS required. - Right to work in the UK.

To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to manage child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies ● Ensure confidentiality with regard to the staff, parents and children is adhered to at all times ● To help children and families to settle into the nursery’s routine and environment ● To support children in their everyday interaction with others and development of social skills ● To work as part of a team to provide a high quality early years curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Tiny Cubs Nursery  (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Tiny Cubs Nursery, Luton. Tiny Cubs Nursery are a friendly day care Nursery based in Luton, providing excellent childcare with great facilities.  Tiny Cubs Nursery is an OFSTED registered childcare provider since January 2020. We are located in Farley Hill, North Drift Way, Luton LU15JG and offer high quality childcare and learning for local children. We have created a safe and stimulating environment to ensure children of all faiths can access early education and have an amazing time learning through play. We offer sessional care and learning for 39 weeks a year from 8:30am to 3:30pm. We offer FREE 15-hours for funded 2-year olds and FREE 15-hours for all 3 to 4-year olds in Luton and FREE 30-hours. All our staff are fully qualified and have many years’...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Steeple Aston Pre-School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Steeple Aston Pre-School . A little bit about about Steeple Aston Pre-school Creative area, main room This area is fully accessible to the children where they can select materials and items from the drawers. Using their own skills which they acquire to be imaginative and creative, using their own self-expression. It helps them emotionally and socially, developing their cognitive, speaking and listening capabilities which is a vital part of their childhood and development. Computer area and the main room The main room is where the computer is located. The computer maybe on for a short period of time in the morning as one of the activities the children can select to use it if they wish. Music basket, main room...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship / Manager – Stepping stones Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Stepping Stones Nursery School. Growing in Nature at Stepping Stones. At Stepping Stones Nursery in Amersham, every day is an adventure in learning. Surrounded by beautiful outdoor space, children have endless opportunities to run, play and connect with nature, building confidence, independence and a love of discovery. Inside, our bright and welcoming rooms are thoughtfully arranged to inspire imagination, encourage communication and develop essential early skills. From role play corners to sensory exploration areas, each space is designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Our dedicated team, many with over a decade of childcare experience, provides nurturing high quality care tailored to each child’s needs....

Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship (Full-Time 40 hours per week, all year round) We Are Recruiting: Do you aspire to be a dedicated and passionate early years educator?  Join our well-established team in High Wycombe (Handy Cross) and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.  Position: Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 18-month apprenticeship contract with potentially a permanent contract once qualified.      Unqualified Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3: £16,640 Salary Increase after 12 months: National Minimum Wage until qualification is achieved, at which point you will move on to our pay scales for qualification level   Qualified Level 2 Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3 : £26,104 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm Why Choose Our Apprenticeship...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – St Thomas's Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at St Thomas's Day Nursery, Oxford. St Thomas’ Day Nursery is a small, independent, family-oriented day nursery situated in the centre of Oxford. We run on a not-for-profit basis and are managed by an elected committee of parents. Established in September 1986, St Thomas’ is one of Oxford’s longest-established nurseries and provides full and part-day care (on an all-year-round basis) for 40 children aged four months up to school age. Our Rooms We run two separate rooms at St Thomas Day Nursery Although we have two separate rooms, we ensure that the children mix together at different parts of the day Both rooms are set up accordingly to the age and stage of the children that are currently enrolled. Staff are well trained to ensure that all...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - The Nursery - Oxford Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join The Nursery, Oxford as a Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship. We are a private day nursery for children aged 2 to 5 years. Since we opened in 1992, the nursery has achieved excellent Ofsted ratings, and a longstanding high reputation in the Oxford area. Our Comfortable Home Environment Our premises are in a beautiful Edwardian house in north Oxford. We provide children with a comfortable home in which to play, learn, and enjoy their time with us. There is plenty of scope for all kinds of activity, inside and out, with the nursery taking up the whole of the ground floor and garden. Your roles and responsibilities will include; You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work both independently and as a team member. Have a genuine passion for working with young...