Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

Summary

Looking Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join their friendly team in our Sparkwell setting. You will assist with basic care routines, including feeding and diaper changing, document children's behaviour, growth, and development, plus more.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£158.40 per week, based on a 30 hour week, £5.28 per hour. Any overtime above 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, hours will vary (to be confirmed). With 28 days holiday entitlement (incl. bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 April 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You will be supervised by a qualified member of staff, who will show you all the company policies and procedures required for this position, including Health and Safety in the workplace. You will be required to make sure that the nursery areas are clean and tidy at the end of the day, in preparation for the following day.

The Apprentice's Role:

Supervise and ensure the safety of children in the childcare facility
Engage children in age-appropriate activities and educational experiences
Assist with basic care routines, including feeding and diaper changing
Support educators in implementing educational curriculum and activities
Maintain a clean and organised childcare environment, following safety protocols
Document children's behaviour, growth, and development
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about children's progress
Collaborate with fellow childcare staff to create a nurturing atmosphere
Acquire essential first aid and CPR certification for emergency response
Engage in continuous professional development to improve childcare skills and stay current with best practices

Where you’ll work

THE OLD SCHOOL ROOM
SPARKWELL
PLYMOUTH
PL7 5DB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Your training plan

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard Apprenticeship:

Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
Most aspects of the qualification and training will be delivered at your workplace where you will be supported throughout your training by your employer
You will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor who will help you and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship
As an additional qualification, you will also achieve Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, and a Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade 9-1 equivalent to A*-G)
Maths (grade Grade 9-1 equivalent to A*-G)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Little Orchards Nursery is based in Sparkwell and offers high quality education and childcare for children ranging from 0 - 5yrs. All of their staff are highly qualified and experienced and the nursery has been rated Good by Ofsted on their last inspection. They provide an environment that is warm, secure and stimulating in which they support and encourage children to achieve a high level of well-being and reach their full potential by valuing them as individuals, building their resilience, setting boundaries and respecting each other and the world they live in. They continually strive to improve the service they provide by encouraging feedback and working on quality improvements wherever possible. The staff also have a wide variety of training including providing care for children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and the nursery is committed to being an inclusive provider. *Past Apprentices* Little Orchards have successfully recruited and trained apprentices since opening their doors in 2015. The employer is very keen on training their apprentices at level 2 and then encouraging them to progress on to their advanced level 3 apprenticeship. They are looking for a motivated enthusiastic apprentice to join their hard working team.

After this apprenticeship

The employer is very committed to staff development and training, and to assist the successful apprentice to progress through all their training with a view to future employment
Once having completed the Level 2 qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards an Advanced Level 3 to further enhance your skills

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