Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship
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Company: DIMPLES DAY NURSERY LTD
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Location: DARTFORD, DA2 7HT
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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-2000018310
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 31/03/2026
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Positions Available: 5
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 40 hour working week - 9 hour day, 8 hours paid with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Shifts can be anything between 7.30am - 6.00pm. We are a full-day care setting, so we are open all year around.
Brief Description
Earn while you learn! 40 hour working week. Monday – Friday all year around. The role involves caring for and educating children aged 9 month - 5 years. Planning activities, observing and assessing children. Apprenticeship wage, age dependant.
Training to be Provided
- Dimples Day Nursery is located in Darenth, DA2 7HT. We are located near to Darent Valley Hospital
- The apprentice will complete their training at Dimples Day Nursery, time is given during the nursery day to complete work and speak with their mentor and tutors. An element of the course work will also need to be completed in the students' own time
- Access to a laptop or computer is necessary
- GCSE maths, English and ICT are desired but not essential. If the applicant does not hold at least a 4 or above in maths, English and ICT they will need to complete Functional Skills
- At the end of the student's studies, they will be awarded with a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. Many students complete both their Level 2 and Level 3 with us and go on to be a qualified member of our team
Future Prospects
If an apprentice completes the Level 2 Early Year Practitioner qualification, then they can either progress onto the Level 3 Early Educator qualification or apply for a qualified Level 2 position.
Vacancy Detail
- 40 hour working week - 9-hour day, 8-hours paid with a 1-hour unpaid lunch. Shifts can be anytime between 7.30am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday all year around
- Students work closely with the other members of staff who mentor them to ensure they have the right training, support and guidance throughout their qualification
- Wherever possible, we keep students supernumery, i.e. they are not counted in ratios. We feel this gives the student the best opportunity to learn on the job and develop their knowledge and skills
- Plan activities for children aged 9 months - 5 years. Observe and assess children's development
- Partake in Forest School activities in all weathers
- Nappy changing
- Promote positive behaviour for all children
- Students are paid at the apprenticeship wage, age depending
- Students will be expected to pay for their enhanced DBS
- Dimples Day Nursery is committed to the safeguarding of all its children, their parents, our employees, volunteers and visitors
Safeguarding is a priority and procedures are put in place so that everyone feels safe whilst in our care. Learning experiences and individual achievements are very important to us and safeguarding initiatives are implemented to impact positively upon this.
Dimples ensures that safeguarding legislation and guidance is adhered to and is taken into account when developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
Dimples provides a safe physical environment for its children, their parents, their employees, volunteers and visitors, ensuring that the premises are of a good standard. Health and safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current guidance and legislation.
Applicants will be subject to rigorous recruitment and selection procedures which are designed to emphasise Dimples' commitment to safeguarding responsibilities. These procedures include completion of a recruitment pack, questioning at interview stage, verifying of appropriate qualifications, acquiring references, completing any necessary safety checks.
Other Information
We are a Forest School, and we are set in 8 acres. We highly value outdoor play and our motto is 'there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing'. Staff and children spend a large portion of the day in the nursery gardens, the Forest School fields and off site at the local woods etc. It is imperative that applicants enjoy being outside.