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Childcare Apprenticeship

Achievers Day Nursery LTD · Plymouth · posted 8 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
21 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
4

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  • Working as a team to meet children’s care and education needs
  • Supporting the team to ensure high quality childcare and hygiene standards
  • Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and room planning through the oversight, coordination and participation in activities
  • Supporting positive relationships with customers
  • Support the effective implementation of the key worker system
  • Understand and respect the need for consistency of care for the children, ensuring an inclusive environment
  • Support the team with cleaning tasks

Your training

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioners qualification to be achieved with the support of our in-house trainer and Achievement Training
  • Functional Skills in English and maths, if required
  • Apprentices will have time out during the working day to be trained by our in-house Trainer and Apprenticeship Coordinator
  • The training provider will attend the setting fortnightly to provide training and mentorship
  • Finally, apprentices will learn 'on-the-job' and will be nurtured by room leaders

Where it leads

  • We are looking to recruit individuals who are self-motivated, have a real passion for childcare and who are caring
  • As we are a large nursery, we are also able to provide development opportunities, as well as the chance to work in different age groups
  • The successful apprentice will be keen to undertake their level 2 with a view to quickly progressing to a level 3 qualification

About Achievers Day Nursery LTD

At Achievers Day Nursery we are a big family and keen to welcome new members to the team. We are committed to supporting continued professional development and offer team members opportunities throughout the year to further develop their knowledge and also skills. As a large nursery, we are able to provide development opportunities and the chance to work in different age groups.

Things to consider

We have a strict no-smoking, jewellery, false nails or nail polish policy. Candidates who show interest in childcare, in or around Plymouth and achieve a minimum of level 4 for GCSE English and maths will be shortlisted.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 247 Old Laira, Laira, Plymouth, PLYMOUTH, PL3 6DG

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