Early Years Apprentice (Level 2) – Path to Level 3

Impact Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Dazzling Stars Pre-School is offering an Apprenticeship – Level 2 Early years Practitioner. You will assist nursery staff to create a safe, caring environment and support children's learning through play. Training towards an Early Years qualification runs alongside day-to-day duties.

You will gain hands-on experience with daily routines, safeguarding, and development-focused activities while working with a supportive team and completing coursework over 15–18 months.

Qualifications

• Good communication and listening skills.
• Caring, patient and nurturing attitude.
• Enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Basic understanding of health and safety and safeguarding (or willingness to learn).
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions and take guidance from experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.
• Assist with planning and setting up learning and play activities.
• Engage with children through play to support their learning and development.
• Help with daily routines such as snack times, meals and tidy-up time.
• Support children with personal care where appropriate (e.g. hand washing, toileting with supervision).
• Observe children and report progress or concerns to senior staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.
• Work as part of a team while completing apprenticeship training and coursework.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Organization

Health & Safety basics

Positive attitude

Instruction following

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Job description

Dazzling Stars Pre-School is offering an Apprenticeship – Level 2 Early years Practitioner. You will assist nursery staff to create a safe, caring environment and support children's learning through play. Training towards an Early Years qualification runs alongside day-to-day duties.

You will gain hands-on experience with daily routines, safeguarding, and development-focused activities while working with a supportive team and completing coursework over 15–18 months.