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Childcare Apprenticeship - Hemel Hempstead

Armadillo's Nursery (Hempstead) · Peacock Court · posted 10 June 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
17 August 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
2

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As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, you will support the nursery team in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children.


Day-Day Responsibilities:

  • Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.
  • Assisting with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
  • Helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
  • Supporting children's personal care routines, including toileting and handwashing.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and social development.
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
  • Assisting with meal and snack times.
  • Completing apprenticeship coursework and attending training as required.

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 Armadillo's Nursery (Hempstead)

The emphasis at Armadillos Nursery is to see everything from a parents point of view. We appreciate we are being entrusted with the care of your most precious possessions, therefore we have created a caring, loving and secure environment for children from 0-5 years of age.

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

InitativeNon judgementalPatienceTeamworkingCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • Peacock Court, HP2 7DP

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