Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Level 2

Millcraft Systems Inc.; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPD and career development

Staff Childcare discount

Supportive team culture

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Join Green Oaks Day Nursery as a Level 2 Early Years Apprentice, where you will support the team while gaining hands-on experience in a nurturing environment. You will assist in providing high-quality care, contribute to planning activities, and foster relationships with children and parents.

This role offers an ideal pathway to build a rewarding career in childcare, with a commitment to your development and numerous benefits such as ongoing CPD, a supportive team culture, and childcare

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate, patient, and calm.
• Trustworthy and honest.
• Eager to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality care and education to children.
• Support planning and delivering engaging activities.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and parents.
• Learn best practices in early years education.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Communication skills

Nurturing approach

Enthusiasm to learn

Teamwork ability

Creativity in planning

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard

Job description

Enfield, EN2 7HU

Ref: VAC-02376

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/09/2026

Start Date: 05/10/2026

Working Week: 40 hours a week Mon-Fri 7:45 - 6:15 / 1 half day

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Green Oaks Day Nursery, we believe that children are capable of so much and if given the opportunity to develop their independence, they really can amaze us with the things they can do. We feel it is our duty to teach responsibility to children – from using a knife safely to prepare food to cleaning up their area – gaining these life skills will build their confidence and teach them the importance of teamwork.

As a Level 2 Early Years Apprentice, you will support the team while working towards your qualification, gaining hands-on experience in a nurturing and professional setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in providing high-quality care and education to children.
• Support the team in planning and delivering engaging activities.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Learn and apply best practices in early years education while working towards your qualification.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Staff Childcare discount
• A supportive and friendly team culture
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Company Pension

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in childcare while earning and learning. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications required

• Kind and compassionate
• Patient and calm
• Friendly and approachable
• Trustworthy and honest
• Eager to learn and develop
• Flexible and adaptable
• Organised and responsible
• Resilient and able to use initiative

Skills required

• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning fun activities.

Future Prospects

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in early years. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent Nursery Practitioner position, subject to performance and vacancies. We are committed to supporting our staff with ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to progress into senior practitioner, room leader, and management roles.

Future Prospects

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in early years. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent Nursery Practitioner position, subject to performance and vacancies. We are committed to supporting our staff with ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to progress into senior practitioner, room leader, and management roles.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required