Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Level 2

  • Company: THE TIN DRUM NURSERY LTD
  • Location: Bristol, BS6 6PR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000029273
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
  • Start Date: 25/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Full (5 days a week). We are open from 8.00am - 6.00pm, all year round excluding Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas & the New Year. Shifts would be 8.00am - 6.00pm or 8.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hr unpaid lunchbreak.

Brief Description

We are a small well-established family-run setting, operating on the same premises for over 34 years. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment in which every child can be themselves and feel encouraged and supported to be a confident, curious and resilient learner.

Training to be Provided

Training and Qualification Level


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, further training (level 3 qualification).

Vacancy Detail

The nursery has four areas, our Baby Room (6 months - 17months), Infant Room (17months - 2 years), Junior Room (2 -3 years) and the School Room (3 -5 years). The nursery follows an 'In the Moment' approach to learning. You would spend time in all areas of the nursery supporting the children and team with daily activities including mealtimes, outdoor play & learning, sleep times, bathroom routines, singing, stories, creative activities and more.


It is important to us that every employee's individual talents and skills are recognised, and that they feel valued, respected and supported. This reflects in our very low turnover of staff.


If this sounds like an environment you'd like to work we then we would love to hear from you.

Other Information

You will need to be above all else fun, enthusiastic and caring with a genuine interest in the care and development of young children. Good communication skills (written, verbal and listening) are essential. You will be ensuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times and keep up to date with and implement our nursery policies, especially Child Protection and Health & Safety.

Ready to start your adventure?