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Childcare Apprenticeship - Chippenham

Poppies Nursery and Pre-School · Chippenham · 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
5 September 2026
Closing date
29 August 2026
Positions
1

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The role offers valuable experience supporting children's learning and development, assisting with daily routines, planning engaging activities, and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially and educationally.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

  • Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play and planned activities.
  • Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, changing and personal care.
  • Help meet the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children.
  • Deliver adult-led activities and interactions under supervision.
  • Support practitioners in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
  • Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions.
  • Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
  • Support the nursery team with day-to-day operations and activities.
  • Assist with emergency and fire evacuation procedures when required.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a professional nursery team.
  • Undertake training and development opportunities relevant to the role.

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 qualification.

Where it leads

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

About Poppies Nursery and Pre-School

Welcome to our nursery. We offer a full time professional child care service of the highest quality in a homely atmosphere for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years.

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 judgementalTeamworkingCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • 43-45 London Road, Chippenham, SN15 3AJ

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