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Level 2 Early years Apprentice

Kidscape · Bournemouth · posted 24 August 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
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
2

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • The candidates will be assisting in the breakfast and after school sessions. They will be interacting with the children, help with the planning of activities, learn about observations of the children
  • Candidates must be mature and responsible if 16-18 (happy to take candidates age 19+) and be prepared to progress to Level 3 Apprenticeship to become ratio ready
  • Candidates must appreciate that they have to interact and play with not just the younger age group children but also the older age group children 

Your training

Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

Training will take place at work with a one day a week based at Bournemouth and Poole College.

The apprenticeship will take place either in our Livingstone site or Kingsleigh site. We will provide other necessary training such as First aid, food hygiene and safeguarding.

Where it leads

  • Progression to a higher-level apprenticeship/further training
  • Progression to full-time employment

About Kidscape

Kidscape is a wraparound provision that offers breakfast after school care during term time and holiday care during school holidays and school inset days.

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Must appreciate that they have to interact and play with not just the younger age group children but also the older age group children
  • Must be willing to gain work experience in the preschool session
  • As part of this process, please apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 4 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 3 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HT
  • Livingstone Road, Poole, BH12 3DT

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