Apprentice Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery - KD
Longsands Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club · Ormskirk · posted 28 August 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
Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
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 Longsands Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club
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.
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
- Lordsgate Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RS
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