Level 2 Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
General Day Nursery
Apprenticeship summary
If you’re looking to start a career in childcare, General Day Nursery in St Helens are looking for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join their team.
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Closing date: August 25, 2025
Wage:
£14,231.75 a year
Total hours per week:
36.25
Expected duration (weeks):
64
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
August 5, 2025
Possible start date:
September 8, 2025
Apprenticeship level:
Intermediate
- To be aware of, and follow nursery policies and procedures at all times
- Formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable for the age range of children attending the nursery, in conjunction with the senior in your room, using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- Prepare the children’s records in your group and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the senior
- Work alongside parents of special needs children to achieve full integration within the nursery
- To be aware of who the Safeguarding Children Officer is within the setting and have an understanding of the procedures to follow regarding the safeguarding of children in our care
- Foresee the needs of special needs children and give physical, emotional, and intellectual guidance as appropriate
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
- Liaise with and support parents and other family members
- Liaise with the local authority and other professionals associated with the day nursery
- Attend monthly staff meetings outside working hours
- Undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment. Cleaning of the toilet and kitchen area each evening on a rota basis with colleagues
- Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled
- The apprenticeship will be delivered remotely within the workplace with onsite visits every calender month
- Most of our staff started with us at Level 2 and some are now senior staff and deputy managers
Employer
General Day Nursery
Private day nursery and holiday club caring for children from 4 months to 11 years.
Training
Training Provider:
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard:Early years practitioner (level 2)