Level 2 Early Years Practitioner – Apprentice Nursery Assistant
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Company: Shining Stars
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Location: Chelmsford, CM3 2HP
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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-2000010444
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, varied shifts between 7am - 6pm, all year round.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to begin your career in childcare with Parenta Training, working in an early years setting. Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly nurseries working with children aged from birth to five years, gaining experience while you learn.
Training to be Provided
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Future Prospects
- When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
- Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to a Level 3 after that
Vacancy Detail
Your role will include:
- Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, and being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
- Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children – changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
- Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
- Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
- Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work is carried out and is provided throughout your role in a positive manner
- To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
- Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
- Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
- Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check