Apprentice childcare and education/ nursery school
Downham Nursery School Ltd · Downham Market · posted 22 July 2026
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You will be required to:
- To study and learn about the early year’s foundation stage children’s learning and development
- To work alongside a qualified keyworker and assist her in her daily routine with her group
- Promoting the development of children with stimulating and engaging activities
- Assist with snack and mealtimes
- To observe and record development
- Help to provide a clean and safe environment
Your training
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Standard portfolio of evidence of:
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Behaviours
The End Point Assessment (EPA) consists of two distinct assessment methods:
- Professional discussion supported by portfolio of evidence
- Knowledge exam
Working towards Functional Skills English and maths at level 1 and 2 if required. This will be one day a week for 6 weeks for each subject with an exam at the end.
Paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.
20% Off the job training
Where it leads
We are looking for an early year’s apprentice to study NVQ Level 2 and on successful completion of level 2, we would offer continued employment to study for Level 3.
Level 3 is the requirement for a Group Leader. If Level 3 is completed successfully, we would be able to offer permanent employment as a Group Leader.
About Downham Nursery School Ltd
Downham Nursery School LTD
Things to consider
- A desire to help all children, including those with special need, to achieve their learning goals and develop the skills they will need to successfully transition to Reception, when they leave nursery
- Children Learn through the example we set Especially speech and social skills
- Some people think that working in childcare is an easy option. It is not. Early years teachers have a duty to ensure the best care and education for the children during their most formative years. Candidates need to be sure that they sincerely want a career in Childcare and Education before committing to an apprenticeship
- We invite candidates to spend time in our nursery before deciding to enrol
- We are looking for an apprentice to join our friendly, professional staff team
- When an apprentice completes Level 2, we encourage them to continue and gain the Level 3 qualification
- We have successfully trained many apprentices who are now part of our fully qualified permanent staff
- Our nursery has an excellent reputation and is very popular
- Working in a nursery school is demanding
- Applicants must genuinely want to train for a career in childcare
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English & maths (grade 9-2/A*-E) — essential
- GCSE IT (grade 9-2/A*-E) — desired
Where you'll work
- Downham Nursery School, 168 Lynn Road, Downham Market, PE38 9QG
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