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Childcare Apprenticeship - Prestwich

Swans Care and Education · England · posted 19 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
30 September 2026
Closing date
23 September 2026
Positions
1

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As a Childcare Apprentice, you will join our friendly nursery team and gain valuable hands-on experience caring for and supporting children aged 0-5. Working alongside experienced early years professionals, you will help create a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop.

You will support the delivery of play-based activities linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), build positive relationships with children and their families, and learn how to support children’s individual development.

As a Childcare Apprentice, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the care, learning and development of children aged 0-5 in a safe and stimulating environment
  • Helping to plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate play-based activities in line with the EYFS
  • Supporting children with their individual development and helping them make progress
  • Building positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
  • Supporting the maintenance of a safe, clean and welcoming nursery environment, both indoors and outdoors
  • Assisting with the accurate completion and maintenance of nursery records, including attendance, accidents and incidents
  • Following nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety and emergency procedures
  • Working as part of the nursery team and supporting colleagues with day-to-day activities and routines
  • Completing all required learning, coursework and assessments as part of the Level 2 apprenticeship programme
  • Undertaking other reasonable duties as directed by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager

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 Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

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

About Swans Care and Education

Swans Care and Education is a 'Home from Home' for your little ones.

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 judgementalPatienceTeamworkingCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • 42 Whittaker Lane, Manchester, England, England, M25 1FX

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