Childcare Level 2 Apprentice

We have an exciting opportunity for someone 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 be done at location

After the apprenticeship

• Permanent position

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

About the employer

A wonderful environment where children can learn and grow. Our nursery is ideally structured for open plan learning, we provide a structure that encourages children to reach their full potential.

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

Between the hours of 07.00am to 6.00pm

To be confirmed

• Start date: 2 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year