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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Space Cadets Childminders LTD · Retford · posted 22 July 2026

Wage
£6,656 a year
Hours
16 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
1

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

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 level 3 after that

About Space Cadets Childminders LTD

Welcome to Space Cadets Childcare, where little stars shine bright!
Space Cadets is an Ofsted approved childminding service and childcare on domestic premise which offers a home from home service for your little one.

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

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Where you'll work

  • 15 BABWORTH ROAD, RETFORD, DN22 7BP

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