Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant
Bright Little Stars LTD · Barnet · posted 26 June 2026
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Your role will include:
- Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
- Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children - changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
- Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
- Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
- Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
- To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
- Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
- Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
- Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment
Your training
- Early Years Practitioner Level 2
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Where it leads
- When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
- Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to Level 3 after that
About Bright Little Stars LTD
At Bright Little Stars, we are dedicated to nurturing bright futures, giving every child the best possible start in life through inspiring learning, exceptional education and care and meaningful relationships. Since opening our first nursery in 2013, we have grown into a trusted and respected group of six settings. At the heart of our nurseries is our dream: to create a warm, family-like community where every child feels safe, loved and inspired to shine, in their own unique way. We preserve this strong sense of belonging by nurturing children with truth, love, and compassion, encouraging them to grow with self-belief, confidence and independence. We see and respect every child as a unique individual. Our child-centred approach places each child at the heart of their learning journey. We nurture not only academic progress, but also social, emotional and creative development, laying strong foundations for lifelong success.
Things to consider
Before you make your application, please ensure that you can reliably travel to and from the employer location daily. Please check bus times/travel arrangements.
You will have to agree to undergo a check of police records (e.g., a DBS) and be willing to subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact 0800 0029242. Please do not contact the employer directly.
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- 177 Leicester Road, Barnet, EN5 5EB
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