Childcare Level 2 Apprenticeship

We have an exciting opportunity to start a career in Childcare with the chance to gain a level 2 childcare qualification. The nursery are looking for someone who has a passion to deliver a high-quality care and learning opportunities to young children as well as having a keen interest in early year's development.

What you'll do

• To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
• To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
• To advise the manager of any concerns, e.g., health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development

Training

• Early Years Practitioner
• Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

After the apprenticeship

Permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Uniform provided

About the employer

Little Angels Highbury is a family run nursery, part of a group of two, based in Highbury Barn, North London. They welcome children from 3 months to 5 years across four rooms and one large covered outside area which has been sectioned off for different age groups. They provide a caring and nurturing approach to learning, which responds to the individual needs of every child. Children are supported at every stage of their learning journey, only transitioning into the next room when they are ready to do so and in consultation with parents.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years practitioner (level 2), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday

Hours to be confirmed

• Start date: 8 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year