Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
WIGGLES AND GIGGLES CHILDCARE LTD, Swanpool, Lincoln
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
£12,480 a year
WIGGLES AND GIGGLES CHILDCARE LTD, Swanpool, Lincoln
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 24-08-2026 (In 31 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Swanpool, Lincoln
Full Job Description
Introduction
This is an amazing opportunity for someone with a passion for developing a career in childcare to work within a friendly and supportive childminders provision. The setting will provide full support to enable the successful candidate to achieve their Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Wiggles and Giggles is a warm, welcoming home-based childcare
setting in Doddington Park, Lincoln, run by Julie, who has over 30
years of experience in a range of Early Years roles. She is
committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care in a
nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is valued
as an individual. Through a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor
play experiences, outings, and activities that follow the Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS), she support children's learning,
development, and wellbeing. Working closely with families is at the
heart of her approach, ensuring each child's unique needs are met
through strong communication and a flexible, inclusive service.
Julie works with a small team of committed staff who are dedicated
to providing a nurturing and caring environment for the children
and staff to flourish.
What You'll Do
- Welcoming parents, children and visitors.
- Caring for all children in the nursery.
- Setting up activities and supporting children’s involvement in activities.
- Assisting children at meal and snack times.
- Supporting children at nap times.
- Following all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding the setting and health & safety of the children’s environment.
- Some cleaning duties of the nursery and equipment will also be involved.
Training Outcome
Permanent role for the right applicant upon completion of the apprenticeship. Progression onto level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - A-D
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - A-D
Course Information
Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday – Thursday between 8am-5pm per day over 4 days.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD