Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship

Introduction

Tiny Tinkers Childminders are looking for a caring, committed and personable individual who will support their nursery to deliver an exceptional standard of childcare and education within a safe, home-based environment. You will receive excellent support and training as you work towards your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Tiny Tinkers is a husband and wife team working with assistants, to support the care and learning needs of the children.

Tiny Tinkers constantly strive to develop and improve the quality of the setting by all team members undertaking regular training, which helps them to support the children’s needs.

As a family run business they maim is to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children feel valued and included.

They offer a wide variety of activities both planned and free choice which include indoor and outdoor activities, including regular outings that reflect the children’s interests.

They work closely with the childrens parents to provide flexible care, which helps the children to have consistency of care and make effective progress.

What You'll Do

• Preparing the learning environment - Setting up play areas, organising resources, and ensuring classrooms, toys, and learning materials are ready before children arrive.
• Welcoming families - Greeting parents and children, supporting smooth drop‑off routines, taking attendance, and noting any daily instructions from guardians.
• Supporting planned activities - Assisting with arts, crafts, music, storytelling, and other structured sessions that promote early language, creativity, and motor skill development.
• Supervising outdoor play - Monitoring children closely on outdoor equipment, encouraging safe exploration, and maintaining a secure play environment.
• Promoting social development - Helping children learn to share, cooperate, take turns, and resolve minor conflicts calmly and respectfully.
• Guiding small groups - Supporting small groups during independent play or simple structured learning activities, ensuring engagement and inclusion.
• Assisting at mealtimes - Helping younger children feed themselves, encouraging healthy eating habits, and maintaining a calm, positive mealtime routine.
• Nappy changing and toileting support - Providing safe, respectful care during nappy changes and supporting children with toilet training in line with safeguarding and hygiene standards.
• Promoting good hygiene - Encouraging regular handwashing, especially before meals and after outdoor play, and modelling good hygiene practices.
• Supporting rest and nap times - Setting up sleep mats or cots, helping children settle, and maintaining a calm environment during scheduled rest periods.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety - Disinfecting toys, tables, and high‑use equipment throughout the day, and completing end‑of‑day cleaning tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, sorting resources, and preparing the room for the next session.

Training Outcome

With further training, you could:

• Apply to be a Senior Nursery Worker
• Become an Early Years Teacher
• Move into a management position in a nursery

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English & Maths - 4 (or C and above)

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 4 days per week, flexible Monday to Friday, with hours scheduled between 9:30am and 5:00pm. Flexibility is required as this role is within a childminding setting.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED