Early Years Apprentice

Summary

We nurture children through their early years. We use our training and experience to create safe, nurturing, environments where children can thrive. Join us to have fun, laughter, singing and learning as a normal part of every day. We will also consider applicants already qualified at level 2 for a level 3 apprenticeship.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The pay rate may be higher if you already hold a L2 early years qualification.

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Nursery is open 7.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. You will work on a shift pattern between these hours. On Thursdays you will attend training. The apprentice would be working up to 36hrs per week (including 6hrs training day).

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Implementing policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework are met.
Assist in the planning of appropriate experiences for children, in line with Sunny Day Nurseries’ core practices to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
Participate in Sunny Day Nurseries’ policy on planning, assessment, recording and reporting, in line with the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
Take on the role of key person for a designated group of children when deemed appropriate.
Assist in providing effective liaison with parents on a day-to-day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children in the designated section.
Take shared responsibility for standards of safety, security, hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness throughout the nursery.
Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene in sleeping, nappy changing, food preparation and service areas.
Take shared responsibility for the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the nursery.
Participate in the nursery’s performance management review process and access any necessary meetings, training, or professional development.
Comply with all Sunny Day Nurseries’ policies and procedures at all times.
Treat all staff, children and parents with courtesy and kindness at all times.
Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Nursery Manager/Deputy.

Where you’ll work

1 Kings Square
Bridport
DT6 3QE

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE SIDE BY SIDE PARTNERSHIP 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

The training is delivered on Thursdays during term time by our training provider who is based in Dorchester. On the days when you are working in setting you will be learning on the job from highly trained and experienced early years educators. At the end of the apprenticeship you will have a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
Mathematics (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness
Reflective
Enthusiastic
Fun
Reliable

About this company

At Sunny Days we nurture the children through their early years; from babies, toddlers and pre schoolers through to children aged up to 11 years old who attend our play clubs! We've used our collective training and experience to create safe, nurturing, environments where children can thrive. Fun, laughter, singing and learning are a normal part of every day.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

To continue their training to be Level 3 qualified if initially training at Level 2.

To benefit from ongoing CPD alongside the qualification to become a well-rounded professional who is adaptable and capable across all ages.

To have the potential and confidence in their work to become one of our home-grown stars.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SIDE BY SIDE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Joy Scadden

joy@sunnydays.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316413.

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Closes in 17 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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