Childcare Apprenticeship - Yarlet

Mumbles Day Nursery; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded childcare provider in West Midlands is looking for an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to assist in planning and implementing educational activities for children aged 0-5. This role offers the opportunity to gain a Level 2 qualification while being part of a supportive and established team. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours between 07:30 and 18:00.

Qualifications

• Assist in planning and implementing activities supporting children's learning.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and stimulating environment.
• Support children's social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning activities that support learning.
• Provide a safe environment for children.
• Support children's development through play.

Skills

Assist in planning activities

Provide safe environment

Support children's development

Engage with children

Maintain records of progress

Team collaboration

Attend training sessions

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Mumbles Day Nurseries has two beautiful Staffordshire settings, situated in the historic Harrowby Estate and rural village of Sandon and the bustling market town of Stone. We nurture children between the ages of 0 and 5 years within our unique settings, as well as offering a range of extra curricular activities such as Forest Schools. Mumbles inspires and creates memories that children and their families will treasure for a lifetime.

• Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established team and to work closely with the Nursery Manager and a professional team. The nurseries have an excellent reputation and we want to maintain the excellent standards that the nurseries have already been accredited for.

Role And Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing a range of activities that support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for the children
• Support childrens social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Engage with children through play, storytelling, and creative activities
• Help maintain accurate records of childrens progress and share with parents and caregivers
• Work closely with other team members to ensure the smooth running of the nursery/preschool
• Attend training sessions and complete and achieve the Level 2 qualification

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%.

Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch‑ups, check‑in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible!

On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained:

• Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

Monday - Friday (Between 07:30-18:00)