Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
Tern Valley Day Nursery LTD · Market Drayton · posted 25 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
12 October 2026
Closing date
28 September 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents, and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures
- Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices
- Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children is promoted and safeguarded, and report any child protection concerns to the person in charge
- Carry out self-reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice
- Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting
- Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children outcomes and wellbeing, including those with disabilities and additional needs
- Contribute to the planning and organisation of activities and children's individual experiences, which will support and extend the children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development
- Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning
- Support the wellbeing of all children including those with additional needs and disabilities
Your training
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
- Support with English and maths if required
- Work based learning
- End Point Assessment
Where it leads
Tern Valley Day Nursery Ltd will always offer continuous development and employment whenever possible.
About Tern Valley Day Nursery LTD
At Tern Valley Day Nursery, our objective is to provide a safe, caring, secure but loving environment for your child. We have themed our Nursery with Shrek and his fairy tale friends to tap into every child’s imagination of fun and wonderment. From the moment you walk through our doors you will feel happy to know that our only aim is to give your child the best experience and the love and attention that you would give yourself.
Our Nursery opened in September 2021 and not only will you benefit from everything being new and fresh, but you will also benefit from carefully selected professionals to educate and stimulate your child’s development.
Things to consider
Are you able to travel to the nursery during the advertised working hours?
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatiencePhysical fitnessWillingness to learn and growGenuine desire for childcare
Entry requirements
- GCSE GCSE English and Maths (grade 3 or D or Level 1 FS) — essential
- GCSE GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4 or Level 2 FS) — desired
Where you'll work
- UNIT 100, TERN VALLEY BUSINESS PARK, MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 3SQ
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