Early Years Support Worker Apprentice

  • Company: St Pauls Nursery & Children's Centre
  • Location: BS2 9JF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £25,948.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000023309
  • Application Deadline Date: 09/04/2026
  • Start Date: 20/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 37 hours - all year round with 25 days holiday 8.20am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Brief Description

An exciting opportunity to work alongside young children, families and practitioners to develop the skills to become a qualified (level 2) early years support worker at St. Paul’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre. 

Training to be Provided

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?



  • Early Years Practitioner Level 2

  • Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

  • City of Bristol College

  • Off site in its entirety

Future Prospects

Full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail


  • The role is to provide a nurturing, safe and stimulating nursery environment where children (aged 3 months-3 years) can thrive

  • To work directly with children in both individual and group situations to promote their emotional well-being and learning

  • To help to provide an inclusive service to pro - actively meet the needs of all children and families

  • To contribute to the development of children’s education by assisting in the planning and organisation of children’s learning through play and appropriate learning experiences

  • To contribute to written observations and assessments of children’s learning and feedback to parents

  • To sensitively attend to children’s personal needs and also help to maintain adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene within designated areas of the nursery

  • To communicate effectively with and develop professional relationships with parents, the staff team and other professionals

  • Through work experience and in-house training and support, to achieve the Level 2 or 3 in Childcare (depending on experience)

Other Information


  • Open, friendly manner with an ability to make positive professional relationships

  • Calm and responsive communication style

  • Willingness to learn and try new things

  • Resilient and keen to take on a challenge

  • Good communication skills with adults and children

  • Effective and accurate verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work towards the creation of a caring and safe environment

  • Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and providing an inclusive service.

  • Skills in organising activity to achieve defined targets

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • Ability to attend to children’s physical needs effectively

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