Starting September 2026 | 2–3 days per week | Opportunity to increase hours
I’m looking for a friendly, confident and enthusiastic person aged 18–24 to join me at Sunny Cloud Childminding as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice, starting this September. ☀
Based in CV7 8LH
8am–5pm
All-year-round setting
Initially 2–3 days per week
Possibility of more days/full-time from January as the setting grows
Pay & progression-
The position will initially be paid at the applicable apprentice wage.
There will be a probation period, and if everything is going well and I’m happy with your progress, reliability and commitment, I’m very happy to review and increase your hourly wage. I believe good work and progress should be recognised, so there will be opportunities for your pay to increase as you develop within the role.
Who am I looking for?
Someone who is:
18–24 years old
Confident, friendly and approachable
Creative and genuinely enjoys working with children
Reliable, responsible and willing to learn
Has a good level of spoken and written English
Confident communicating with parents
Able to learn how to write children’s observations and contribute to their development
Happy to work as part of a small, friendly home-based childcare setting
Level 3 Apprenticeship & Training
You will be working towards your Level 3 Early Years qualification while gaining practical experience.
I will pay for additional training required within my setting, including:
Safeguarding
EYFS training
Food Hygiene
Other relevant courses and development opportunities
Important – costs you will need to cover
Before applying, please be aware that there are some requirements that you will need to pay for yourself:
- Enhanced DBS check + DBS Update Service Paediatric First Aid course Registration with Suffolk Childcare Agency (SCA) – currently a £50 one-off fee Health declaration/medical form completed through your GP – GP surgeries may charge for completing this, so please check the cost with your GP beforehand.
What I can offer
A friendly, welcoming and supportive environment, holiday entitlement, sick leave in line with employment rights, support throughout your apprenticeship, opportunities to complete additional courses and, most importantly, the opportunity to grow with the setting.
As the business grows, there is the potential for more days, more hours, higher pay and potentially a full-time position from January onwards.
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
