Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
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Company: PIXIELAND (SALTASH) LIMITED
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Location: Saltash, PL12 4AG
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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-2000017523
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Application Deadline Date: 17/04/2026
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Start Date: 11/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery assistant Level 2 at our Saltash Nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development.
Training to be Provided
As an Apprentice you will be included on a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices’ chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English.
Once you have completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro Regional trainer confirm you have met all the requirements of the standard you will be put through to the End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of apprentices to ensure you are fully competent in your role.
As an Apprentice you will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help you to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare you for the End Point Assessment.
Future Prospects
- Long term position for the right person upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Internal mentoring and training offered.
Vacancy Detail
Duties will include:
- Caring for children
- Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
- Supporting children's play and learning
- Supporting children's development
- Adhere to all safeguarding practices
- Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning
Other Information
Our nursery is committed to safer recruitment so a Disclosure Barring Service check is required to be undertaken.