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Early Years Apprentice

Blossoming Minds Daycare LTD · London · posted 4 September 2026

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

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  • Welcoming children and families
  • Greet children warmly at arrival
  • Support smooth transitions from parents to nursery
  • Supporting children’s care and wellbeing
  • Help with nappy changing, toileting, and personal hygiene
  • Assist at mealtimes, including preparing snacks and helping children eat safely
  • Monitor children’s health, comfort, and emotional wellbeing
  • Assisting with learning and play activities
  • Set up and support structured and free-play activities
  • Encourage children to explore, be creative, and develop skills
  • Support multi-language and multi-cultural experiences
  • Observation and record-keeping
  • Observe and document children’s development and learning
  • Assist with assessments and progress tracking for each child
  • Supporting behaviour and social skills
  • Promote positive behaviour and model respect and kindness
  • Encourage sharing, turn-taking, and collaboration
  • Maintaining a safe and clean environment
  • Assist with tidying toys and activity areas
  • Follow health and safety procedures, including hygiene routines
  • Participate in fire drills and risk assessments
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Work closely with qualified staff and follow instructions
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, children, and parents
  • Contribute ideas for activities and nursery improvements
  • Flexibility and adapting to needs
  • Support different age groups and activities as needed
  • Adapt to changes in the daily routine or special activities
  • Professional development
  • Attend training sessions as part of the apprenticeship
  • Reflect on your practice and seek guidance from mentors

Your training

Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

Where it leads

To be discussed with employer on competition of apprenticeship.
 

About Blossoming Minds Daycare LTD

Blossoming Minds Daycare, established in February 2024 and located in Greenwich, is a warm and nurturing nursery dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. We provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children learn through play, creativity, and exploration, following the EYFS framework.

We celebrate multi-languages and multi-cultures, supporting children from diverse backgrounds and helping them feel valued, respected, and confident in their identity. Our passionate team works closely with families to support each child’s individual development.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) — desired

Where you'll work

  • BLUE BUILDING, 115 WOOLWICH ROAD, LONDON, SE10 0RF

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