Early Years Apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to embark on a career within the Early Years Sector, under the mentorship of an award winning apprentice employer. The successful candidate will undertake a hands-on learning experience bridging theory and practice, resulting in a full and relevant qualification

Wage

£14,918.80 a year

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Cathedral View Childcare offers our staff a competitive wage, increasing at regular review points. In addition to this we also run a monthly bonus scheme for all staff as well as organising all expenses paid events.

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Mon - Friday with one day being assigned to college or online learning. Your shifts will be agreed at interview and they will be inbetween 7.30am and 6pm

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 April

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Our settings are a fantastic place to work, with a focus on progression, a real team spirit and a passion for working with children. We aspire to be outstanding in all we do and we welcome applications from like-minded persons. In return we offer NEST pension provision, paid holiday, continuous professional development and a good working environment with lots of support from the Management.

The moment your journey as an Apprentice begins, you become an employed member of staff paid by the hour, you have the chance to 'Earn as you Learn' whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

You will work towards gaining a full qualification, attending college 1 day every 2 weeks alongside your work in setting. The apprenticeship will last a minimum of 12 months and you will be working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 diploma in Childcare (Level depending on academic attainment)

Throughout your role you are not alone. Cathedral View offer you full training, support and guidance to help you progress your career.

Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being pro-active with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector.
Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children; changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children.
To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.
Help with maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the nursery, ensure the setting is well presented each day and safe.
Retaining confidentiality at all times.
Attending team meetings and contribute relevant ideas.
Applicants Please Note : We are committed to Safeguarding and will need a full DBS check as well as 2 suitable references for this role.

This could be your perfect role if you are…

Ready to embark on an exciting career journey – no two days will be the same, from learning practical skills, to studying towards your qualification, you are ready to take it all in with open arms.
Full of smiles – attending nursery should be something all children look forward to, and you will play a big part in making sure each child feels at ease from the moment they arrive.
Have a love for working with children – singing nursery rhymes, expressive arts and crafts, toilet training and teaching essential skills, are just a snapshot of some the activities you will participate in.
A confident communicator – through regular communication, you will get to know the families and will build a trusting rapport with them.
A true team player – you are an active participant and will exhibit commitment to the team in working co-operatively and providing support to the other Nursery Nurses.
Passionate about making a difference – there is no other job quite like this that gives you that rewarding feeling of helping others.
Desired skills

Good communication skills
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and use our progress tracking system
Desired personal qualities

Shows commitment and interest in wanting to gain a qualification in Early Years
Reliable and punctual
Honest and trustworthy
Be willing to work as part of the team and on own initiative.
Passionate and caring towards children

Where you’ll work

72 Market Street

Ely

Cambridgeshire

CB7 4LS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

You will achieve an Early Years qualification via Cambridge Regional College and Cathedral View Childcare. Cathedral View Childcare is committed to offering it's team high quality CPD opportunities, as well as further career progression.

As a minimum, employees undertake training in:

Safeguarding
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid
Prevent and British Values

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3 or D)
Maths (grade 3 or D)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Candidates should be available to work shifts of at least 8 hours, between the hours of 7.30am-6pm in line with the settings rota, which is issued at least 2 weeks in advance. The setting as an all year round provision, closing only for bank holidays and the period in-between Christmas and New Year.

About this company

At Cathedral View Childcare Ltd, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality early years education that supports every child’s unique development. Our setting fosters a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment, where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Our passionate and experienced team is committed to delivering child-centered care, inspired by proven educational approaches such as the Montessori method and play-based learning. We believe in empowerment, respect, and open communication, not only for the children in our care but also for our staff and apprentices. As a multi-award-winning employer, including being named Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Cambridge Regional College Apprenticeship Awards 2025, we are proud of our strong commitment to staff training and professional development. We foster a culture where all team members feel supported and valued, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to thrive in their careers. At Cathedral View Childcare, we are more than just a nursery—we are a community that shapes the future of early years education.

Company benefits

Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the setting also come with wage incentives

After this apprenticeship

Following qualification, practitioners will be offered the opportunity to select a preferred age group with whom they would like to work. They will continue to build their skills, allowing them to gain the experience required to move in to more senior roles and undertake further training if desired. This could include working towards Room Leader status or focusing on supporting children with SEND for example.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Camilla

01223 418778

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303292.

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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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