Apprentice Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in A Nursery - AJ

An exciting opportunity to start or continue your childcare career with Parenta Training, working within a welcoming early years setting. Gain hands-on experience supporting children aged 0-5 whilst working towards a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification and developing valuable skills for a rewarding career.

What you'll do

• Support children's learning and development through play and structured activities.
• Assist in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Support children's care routines, wellbeing and independence.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe children's progress and contribute to development records.
• Promote equality, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and confidentiality procedures at all times.
• Report any concerns regarding a child's welfare in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care and education.

Training

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, regular progress reviews and ongoing support from a dedicated tutor at Parenta. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

Successful apprentices may be offered a permanent position and have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, No specific qualifications are required; however, (grade None)

Things to consider

• Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application.
• Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification.
• This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable.
• For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.

About the employer

Headcorn Preschool-Day Nursery is a full day care setting in Kent, South East, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 42 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years practitioner (level 2), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: PARENTA TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm. Varied shifts, 30 hours per week.
• Start date: 30 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £12,480 a year