Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Cottam Primary Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club, Nog Tow, Preston

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

£10,400 a year

Cottam Primary Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club, Nog Tow, Preston

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted today, 24 Jul | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: 30-08-2026 (In 37 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: Nog Tow, Preston

Full Job Description

Introduction

An exciting opportunity to begin your career in childcare with Parenta Training, working in an early years setting. Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly nurseries working with children aged from birth to five years, gaining experience while you learn.



About the Employer

Discovery Vine is owned and managed by Jane Shepherd and Lynda Garbutt who are both qualified to degree level in childcare and have been awarded Early Years Professional Status. They ensure Discovery Vine is high quality by meeting all legal responsibilities to provide consistent care that does not put your childs safety and welfare at risk and only employing suitable staff with relevant training, qualifications and experience. All staff are subjected to an enhanced criminal record check prior to working with children.



What You'll Do

Your role will include:

  • Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, and being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
  • Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children, changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
  • Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
  • Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
  • Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
  • To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
  • Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
  • Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
  • Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment


Training Outcome

  • When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
  • Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to Level 3 after that


Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience


Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate



Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday, 25 hours per week with varied shifts from 7.30am to 6.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months



Training Provider: PARENTA TRAINING LIMITED

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/level-2-early-years-practitioner-in-a-127117203