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Early Years Apprentice

Childsplay Day Nursery (Penistone) Limited · Shole Hill Lane · posted 10 September 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
20 October 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Support the care, learning and development of children aged 0–5 years
  • Assist with planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
  • Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
    Work positively as part of a team to meet children’s individual needs
  • Build warm, professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues
  • Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures and health & safety guidelines

Your training

  • Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work
  • Student to complete an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

Where it leads

  • Possible progression opportuinites

About Childsplay Day Nursery (Penistone) Limited

Our family-run business opened its doors in 1994 with the ethos 'Where learning is fun.' By staying true to our core values, we have become the childcare provider of choice in the Penistone area and beyond.

Things to consider

DBS check is essential.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • THE OLD BARN, GRAVELS FARM, SHOLE HILL LANE, SHEFFIELD, S36 9AW

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