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Tops Day Nurseries Devonport - Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship

Tops Day Nursery Limited · Devon · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
15 October 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Assist in providing a safe environment for children
  • Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
  • Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy
  • Assist in meal preparation
  • Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships
  • Taking children on trips out and assisting with picking them up from school
  • Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
  • Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate

Your training

  • The Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship standard is to be undertaken in the nursery setting, without the need to attend a college setting
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English to be undertaken if required

Where it leads

  • Potential to gain permanent employment in the setting

About Tops Day Nursery Limited

Tops Devonport Nursery is a 53-place day nursery and preschool located beside Devonport Park in Plymouth, providing Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to preschool age. The nursery features three dedicated outdoor gardens for different age groups, creating inspiring spaces for children to explore and learn through play. Children enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities including cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation, football fun, and more. With regular access to nearby parks and outdoor spaces, the nursery promotes curiosity, wellbeing, and confidence in a warm, nurturing environment.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiativePatienceReliableFriendlyFlexibleConfidentMotivatedGood with children

Entry requirements

  • GCSE GCSE English (grade C) — desired
  • GCSE GCSE Maths (grade C) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Plymouth Devon United Kingdom, Devon, PL1 4DW

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