Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: JESS - NOAH'S ARK CHILDCARE LTD
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Location: LS17 5NJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000036207
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 12/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon-Thurs 8.00 am-5.00pm with occasional Fridays.
Brief Description
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship develops skills to support children’s learning, care and development in a nursery or childcare setting. Gain hands-on experience, a qualification, and a salary. Ideal for starting a childcare career with progression opportunities.
Future Prospects
- Progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
- Become a qualified Nursery Practitioner
- Take on key worker or room leader responsibilities
- Move into senior roles (e.g. Room Leader, Deputy Manager)
- Progress to Nursery Manager or setting manager
- Option to specialise (SEN support, safeguarding, etc.)
- Potential to move into teaching or childcare ownership
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with planning activities
- Set up and tidy equipment
- Support children’s play and development
- Monitor safety and report concerns
- Help with snacks and basic tasks
- Maintain records and paperwork
- Attend training and meetings
- Promote inclusion, confidentiality, and care
- Complete risk assessments
- Carry out other reasonable tasks
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Experience caring for children