Early Years Apprentice- Level 2

Chatham, ME5 8DD

Ref: VAC-01086

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 31/10/2025

Start Date: 03/11/2025

Working Week: Monday to Friday 24.00 Hours Per week

Company: Little Giggles Academy

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

As an apprentice, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside a supportive team and developing new skills in a real-world setting. Your role will involve multi-tasking and staying calm under pressure—whether it’s pushing one child on the swings or playing football with another. Being punctual and reliable is essential, as the children will be excited to see you each day. You’ll work closely with a fantastic team to deliver inspiring learning activities, provide safe and engaging play opportunities both indoors and outdoors, and ensure the well-being of every child. Responsibilities also include recording accidents, reporting any safety concerns, and communicating with parents and carers about their child’s day. The position offers a starting salary from £6.40 per hour, depending on age and experience, along with benefits such as discounted childcare and a pension scheme.

Qualifications required

level 1 or above in Maths and English - preferred

Personal qualities

Patience
Adaptability
Desire to learn

Skills required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Future Prospects

A full-time early years practitioner on completion of your apprenticeship

Other Information

The setting is a home based busy childminder/ nursery

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
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Early Years Apprentice- Level 2