Childcare Apprenticeship - Chippenham
Poppies Nursery and Pre-School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Childcare Apprenticeship - Chippenham
£12,480 a year
Poppies Nursery and Pre-School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 29-07-2026 (In 5 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
Key Day Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2 /3, dependent on prior experience.
About the Employer
Welcome to our nursery. We offer a full time professional child care service of the highest quality in a homely atmosphere for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years.What You'll Do
The role offers valuable experience supporting children's learning and development, assisting with daily routines, planning engaging activities, and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially and educationally.
Day-Day Responsibilities:
- Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play and planned activities.
- Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, changing and personal care.
- Help meet the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children.
- Deliver adult-led activities and interactions under supervision.
- Support practitioners in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
- Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions.
- Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
- Support the nursery team with day-to-day operations and activities.
- Assist with emergency and fire evacuation procedures when required.
- Work collaboratively as part of a professional nursery team.
- Undertake training and development opportunities relevant to the role.
Training Outcome
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Creative
- Initative
- Non judgemental
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
Course Information
Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday. Shifts will range between 7:30am and 5:30pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED