Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Hassockmoor Childcare, Ilminster
HASSOCKMOOR CHILDCARE & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB, Ilminster, Somerset
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Hassockmoor Childcare, Ilminster
£12,480 a year
HASSOCKMOOR CHILDCARE & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB, Ilminster, Somerset
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted today, 25 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 07-09-2026 (In 13 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Ilminster, Somerset
Full Job Description
Introduction
Are you energetic, caring and love working with young children? You could be just the person we are looking for. We are seeking a new apprentice to join our team to provide support and committed care to our children. You will receive high-class training in all areas of the nursery to assist you in your apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Hassockmoor Nursery is based in Barrington near Ilminster. We provide flexible, high-quality care and education in a rural location, which allows the children time and space to grow and develop at their own pace. We open from 7:30AM until 6PM all year round.What You'll Do
You will be an integral part of the team and will play a key role in assisting the children to learn and develop. We are very passionate about enabling children to learn through play and engaging their minds in new and exciting ways.
Duties include:
- Setting up and carrying out activities with children
- Preparing snacks
- Assisting with personal care
- Helping with the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Building relationships with parents/carers
- Enabling children to learn through different methods
This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Training Outcome
- Excellent career prospects upon successful completion, progression onto the Advanced Apprenticeship Early Years Educator
- We have a great history of working with apprentices within our business
- Most have progressed on to a higher-level apprenticeship or into a full-time role
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Caring
- Work to a high standard
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Model appropriate behaviour
- Willingness to learn
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4
- Desired - GCSE - maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, working between our opening times of 7.30am - 6.00pm. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Training Provider: SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC