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Childcare Apprenticeship - Amesbury

Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Preschool Limited · Salisbury · posted 13 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
10 September 2026
Closing date
3 September 2026
Positions
2

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You will be working for a growing company and it's a perfect time to join this small friendly team. This a Purpose-designed Nursery with children at its heart, our nursery offers babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers the very best start in life within a safe, inspiring environment full of possibility. Following our transition from Little Druids into the Finkley Nurseries family, we bring together everything that worked well with a refreshed vision, enhanced environments and a strong focus on outstanding early years care.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

  • Developing skills and knowledge by actively learning from supervisors, mentors, and colleagues
  • Completing training and coursework required by the apprenticeship programme, including assessments and exams
  • Following instructions and workplace procedures, ensuring tasks are carried out accurately and on time
  • Complying with health, safety, and company policies to maintain a safe and professional working environment
  • Demonstrating professionalism, such as punctuality, reliability, and appropriate workplace behaviour
  • Applying learned skills on the job to support day‑to‑day business or operational activities

Your training

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way.

Upon completion of this 12 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Preschool Limited

At Finkley Amesbury, every day opens the door to something new – a new discovery, a new friendship, a new challenge, and a new spark of confidence. Purpose-designed with children at its heart, our nursery offers babies, toddlers and preschoolers the very best start in life within a safe, inspiring environment full of possibility. Following our transition from Little Druids into the Finkley Nurseries family, we bring together everything that worked well with a refreshed vision, enhanced environments and a strong focus on outstanding early years care. Inside, our open-plan rooms are bright, spacious and thoughtfully set up to support hands-on learning. Children are free to explore activities that ignite curiosity and creativity – from water play and imaginative role play to arts and crafts, baking, construction and small-world play. We are also proud to offer specialist spaces, including a dedicated building room and a music room, giving children even more opportunities to express themselves and develop new skills.

Things to consider

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

Skills they're looking for

CreativeInitativeNon judgementalPatienceCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • Amesbury Distribution Park, London Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7RT

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