Childcare Apprentice: Train toward Early Years Practitioner L2/3

Shaping Lives; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Day Nursery in Chippenham is seeking a motivated Childcare Apprentice who will study toward an Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship at Levels 2 or 3, depending on prior experience. You will gain hands-on experience while completing your apprenticeship and contributing to a supportive team.

You will assist with daily routines, help deliver age-appropriate activities, and learn safeguarding and practical nursery practices under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play and planned activities.
• Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, changing and personal care.
• Help meet the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children.
• Deliver adult-led activities and interactions under supervision.
• Support practitioners in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions.
• Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Support the nursery team with day-to-day operations and activities.
• Assist with emergency and fire evacuation procedures when required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional nursery team.
• Undertake training and development opportunities relevant to the role.

Job description

Key Day Nursery in Chippenham is seeking a motivated Childcare Apprentice who will study toward an Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship at Levels 2 or 3, depending on prior experience. You will gain hands-on experience while completing your apprenticeship and contributing to a supportive team.

You will assist with daily routines, help deliver age-appropriate activities, and learn safeguarding and practical nursery practices under supervision.