Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant
Chrysalis Nursery · Loughton · posted 21 July 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
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 a level 3 after that
About Chrysalis Nursery
Chrysalis Nursery provides a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where every child receives personalised care and support. Our highly qualified and passionate team delivers high-quality education through a blend of play-based learning, structured activities, and unique experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning. We enrich children’s development through community involvement, cultural opportunities, educational programmes, and regular updates for parents via our online journal app. Working closely with families, we are committed to giving every child the best possible start to their learning journey.
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 01622 934046
Please do not contact the employer directly!
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- 3 Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP
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