Apprentice Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery
Benjamin Rabbit Nursery · Snodland · posted 11 September 2026
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- Support children's learning and development through play and structured activities
- Assist in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
- Support children's care routines, wellbeing and independence
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Observe children's progress and contribute to development records
- Promote equality, inclusion and positive behaviour
- Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and confidentiality procedures at all times
- Report any concerns regarding a child's welfare in line with safeguarding procedures
- Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care and education
Your training
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, regular progress reviews and ongoing support from a dedicated tutor at Parenta. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship.
Where it leads
Successful apprentices may be offered a permanent position and have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
About Benjamin Rabbit Nursery
Benjamin Rabbit Nursery at Holborough Lakes is a purpose built ground floor nursery that was built as part of the Holborough Lakes complex of homes. It had been a nursery previously under another provider but we took this on in August 2018 and wanted to develop an outstanding nursery. The nursery can cater for up to 77 children based on the Ofsted space requirements. The nursery is well located for access to Snodland train station and local bus routes. There is parking on site for children to be dropped off at the nursery and for staff parking. There are local shops in Snodland and the nursery is also near to Maidstone, Rochester and Chatham for a wider range of shopping opportunities.
Things to consider
- Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application
- Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification
- This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable
- For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- 1 Manley Boulevard, Snodland, ME6 5GB
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