Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice (Baby Room)
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Company LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI SCHOOL LTD
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Provider HIGH RIDGE TRAINING LTD
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Location BUSHEY, WD23 2ES
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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-2000061346
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Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
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Start Date 01/12/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Working hours and pattern 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Apprenticeship training takes place within paid working hours.
Brief Description
Join Little Acorns Montessori School as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice. Care for babies aged 0–2, support their development and create a safe, happy environment where they can flourish.
Gain hands-on experience, earn your Level 2 qualification and start your childcare career – all while earning as you learn!
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Future Prospects
Future career prospects:
- On successful completion, there's an opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship and become a qualified Early Years Practitioner.
- Future opportunities to become a key person, room leader or senior practitioner.
- Opportunities to develop Montessori knowledge and practice, with ongoing training such as paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene.
Vacancy Detail
You'll join our Baby Room team, caring for our youngest children (aged 0 to 2) while working towards your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. With support from experienced practitioners and a workplace mentor, you will:
- Help provide warm, responsive care so babies feel safe, settled and loved.
- Support daily care routines: feeding, preparing bottles, nappy changing, handwashing, and safe sleep checks.
- Set up and join in play, sensory, music, story and outdoor activities that support babies' development.
- Learn to observe babies' development and help record their progress.
- Keep the room clean, safe and hygienic, following health and safety procedures.
- Build friendly relationships with parents, and help share information about each baby's day.
- Follow our safeguarding procedures and report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Work as part of a supportive team and attend training, supervision and staff meetings.
Other Information
What we're looking for:
- A genuine interest in caring for babies and young children
- Kind, patient, reliable and enthusiastic
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn
- Able to work as part of a team and follow guidance
- Previous experience with children (work experience, volunteering, babysitting or family) is welcome but not essential
Safer recruitment: We're committed to safeguarding children. The post is subject to:
- An enhanced DBS check including the children's barred list, which must be received before you start.
- Two satisfactory references.
- Proof of identity and right to work in the UK.
- A childcare disqualification declaration.