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Childcare Apprenticeship - Bedford

Forfield House Nursery · Fordfield HouseBedford · posted 21 May 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
2 September 2026
Closing date
25 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Use prevention and control of infection techniques for hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, deal with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
  • Use equipment, furniture and materials safely and securely, following the manufacturers' instructions and provision requirements.
  • Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
  • Promote health and wellbeing in the provision by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning or complementary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty or toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
  • Communicate with all children, including those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional needs, in ways that will be understood. This includes verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Extend children's development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
  • Use a range of appropriate communication methods to share information with children, parents or carers and other professionals.
  • Work with colleagues to identify and plan educational programmes to support children's holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
  • Implement and review activities to support children's play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
  • Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, share results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory and the provision's requirements.
  • Use learning activities to support early language development.
  • Support children's early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
  • Support children's interest and development in mathematical learning, including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
  • Support the graduated approach for the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing of each baby's and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
  • Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
  • Use feedback and mentoring or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
  • Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
  • Work alongside parents or carers and recognise their role in the baby or child's health, well-being, learning and development.

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 apprenticeship L2 Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

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

About Forfield House Nursery

Fordfield House Nursery was established in 1988 to cater for children in a safe, homely environment whilst respecting the growing number of parents and carers who believe that education of the whole child begins from the earliest years. As a result we have created a professional stimulating facility for your child. We believe that children should be happy and enjoy their lives. That children are unique and should be valued and respected in a positive, friendly and caring environment.

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

Attention to DetailOrganisational SkillsCommunication Skills

Entry requirements

  • Driving Licence (grade ) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Fordfield HouseBedford, MK45 2HZ

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