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Tops Yeovil - Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship

Tops Day Nursery Limited · Yeovil, · posted 22 October 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
22 January 2027
Closing date
22 December 2026
Positions
2

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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 and assist in meal preparation
  • Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships with local schools, charities and involvement with the community (e.g. parades, visiting care homes)
  • Taking children on trips out and assist on picking up from school
  • Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
  • Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities

Your training

  • Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification
  • Level 2 Functional Skills- if required

Where it leads

  • Potential to gain permanent employment at the setting after completion of the apprenticeship

About Tops Day Nursery Limited

Tops Yeovil Nursery is a 56-place day nursery and preschool providing high-quality Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our safe, happy environment supports each child’s social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development at their own pace through a balance of child-led play and planned learning experiences. The nursery features three bright, age-appropriate rooms and a large secure outdoor area with all-weather surfaces, covered spaces, and a sandpit. Children are encouraged to grow fruit and vegetables in the garden, which are used in the nursery kitchen. Activities includes cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, football fun, and more, supporting a rich, play-based curriculum recognised with an Eco-Schools award.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceReliableFriendlyConfidentFlexibleMotivatedGood with children

Entry requirements

  • GCSE GCSE English (grade C) — desired
  • GCSE GCSE Maths (grade C) — desired
  • Other Must be able to obtain a clear DBS (grade -) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Tops Day Nurseries Yeovil,, 127 St Michael's Avenue,, Yeovil,, Somerset,, BA21 4LW

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