Level 2 or Level 3 Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

General Day Nursery · St Helens · posted 21 July 2026

Wage

£15,080 a year

Hours

36.25 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Level

Intermediate (Level 2)

Standard

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Starts

7 September 2026

Closing date

28 August 2026

Positions

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

To be aware of, and follow nursery policies and procedures at all times
Formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable for the age range of children attending the nursery, in conjunction with the senior in your room, using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
Prepare the children’s records in your group and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the senior
Work alongside parents of special needs children to achieve full integration within the nursery
To be aware of who the Safeguarding Children Officer is within the setting and have an understanding of the procedures to follow regarding the safeguarding of children in our care
Foresee the needs of special needs children and give physical, emotional, and intellectual guidance as appropriate
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
Liaise with and support parents and other family members
Liaise with the local authority and other professionals associated with the day nursery
Attend monthly staff meetings outside working hours
Undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment. Cleaning of the toilet and kitchen area each evening on a rota basis with colleagues
Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled

The apprenticeship will be delivered remotely within the workplace with onsite visits every calender month

Most of our staff started with us at Level 2 and some are now senior staff and deputy managers

Private day nursery and holiday club caring for children from 4 months to 11 years.

For Level 3 candidates should have prior experience or a Level 2 Childcare qualification
DBS checks will be required along with references

Communication skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceAbility to be flexibleGreat time keeping