Early Years Apprentice Level 2
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Company: FIRST CLASS DAY NURSERY LTD
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Location: SS7 5LN
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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-1000328855
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Application Deadline Date: 02/04/2026
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Start Date: 09/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
The apprenticeship is a steppingstone into the world of childcare. Suitable for applicants with no previous experience. You will assist with observations and recording of children’s progress, looking for progression and continuity, be aware of the importance of each individual child’s background and culture and work well with staff and parents.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner as well as Functional skills if applicable
- Training is delivered at the workplace
- English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway
Future Prospects
- To continue onto Level 3 if a position is available
Vacancy Detail
- To be a reliable member of a team, to work co - operatively and with flexibility
- To assist in a ‘key person’ system as directed and take special interest in a specified number of children
- To be an enabler and assist with careful planning and organisation of play settings, both formal and informal to provide for and extend learning
- To assist with observations and recording of children’s progress, looking for progression and continuity
- To be aware of the importance of each individual child’s background and culture and to be able to work with children, staff, and parents in accordance with the Nursery’s Equal Opportunities Policy
- To make parents/guardians feel welcome, encouraging them to participate in their child’s development
- To keep up to date on new developments in childcare (through training)
- To undertake shared responsibility for health, safety, and cleanliness throughout the nursery
- To assist in the preparation of snacks and meals, ensuring the children receive an adequate, nutritional and well-balanced variety in their diet
- To attend parent’s events, be involved in fundraising events and assist with the promotion of the nursery
- To maintain their continuous professional development
- To follow the nursery uniform policy
- To know the nursery's safeguarding policies and act accordingly within them
- To attend all training the nursery deems fit
Other Information
You will need to be willing to work shift patterns.
You will need to complete the necessary training. i.e. Safeguarding - provided by the nursery.