Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 2

Aspire Training Team; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local training organization in Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship. The role involves providing care and learning opportunities for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a warm and nurturing environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to child welfare. The position requires working between 30-40 hours per week with flexible shift patterns. This is a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in childcare.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – performance related

Qualifications

• Must be able to gain a clear DBS.
• Excellent communication skills with children.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Help maintain a safe and stimulating environment.
• Support with nappy changing and toileting.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Hardworking

Food preparation

Nappy changing

Education

GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language

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Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 2, Plymouth

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Client:

Aspire Training Team

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Aspire Training Team are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Owls Pre-School.

Little Owls has been providing childcare in the local community for over 30 years. We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and are governed by a Board of Trustees. We are based in Higher Compton and provide approximately 50 child spaces from 3 months to 5 years. We have a team of 8 qualified and experienced staff. We operate during the term time and endeavour to offer holiday clubs during the school holidays.

We are a bijou, friendly nursery with a close working team. We are a term time nursery, with some holiday club shifts. We are rated Good by Ofsted.Our 'Topic Area' is an area within the Pre-School Room that focuses on different interests that the children currently have, or celebrations that are happening within our community.

Your roles and responsibilities will include;

• To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children aged between 3 months and 5 years
• To help maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment
• Food preparation
• Supporting with nappy changing and toileting
• Play
• Learning
• Reading
• Be committed to the welfare and Safeguarding ofthe children.
• Have and create fun!

Hours;

• The setting is open from 07:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work between 30-40hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed.

Requirements;

• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
• Bonus scheme –performance related

We provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment where children have fun, form friendships and learn through play and hands on activities, whilst gaining confidence and independence in readiness for school.