250 Childcare jobs in the United Kingdom

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Field House Day Nursery in Buckingham.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Brinds Well Day Nursery on Hawstead Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7PH.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Devonshire Day Nursery on Bennett Street, Chiswick, London, W4 2AH.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £0.00 per hour to start, rising to 2.90 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Maples Day Nursery on 39 Hatherley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RT

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our West Downs Day Nursery on Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5HT.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Berryfields Day Nursery in 6 Nimrod Street, Aylesbury, HP18 1BB.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Grasshoppers Day Nursery in 244 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PD.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our River View Day Nursery on 4 North Road, Hertford, Herfordshire, SG14 1LR.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Hertford Barns Day Nursery in Hertford.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role.  Someone who:

• Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others.
• Has an interest in child development and how children learn.
• Can be a positive role model to the children in their care.
• Enjoys contributing within a team environment. 

Your apprenticeship will commence in January 2026 and will teach you how to provide outstanding care and education to young children .  Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required.
• Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain: 

• Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you. 
• Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.
• A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies.
• A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you.
• Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our Head Office and EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ).

When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary: £.57 per hour to start, rising to 0.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post.  If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £ .24 per hour.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   23 days annual leave, plus paid