Early Years Apprentice level 2

Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3QT

Ref: VAC-01909

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/04/2026

Start Date: 04/05/2026

Working Week: 4 days per week

Company: Coombe Day Nursery Ltd

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Coombe Day Nursery is a well‑established, privately owned setting offering high‑quality early years education and care.

As an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner, you'll support the qualified practitioners in providing a stimulating, safe and caring environment, following the EYFS and promoting equality and inclusion at all times.

Main Responsibilities
Supporting Children & Learning

• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment aligned with the EYFS seven areas of learning.
• Support daily activities, observations and planning—helping maintain learning journeys linked to the EYFS.
• Prioritise safeguarding, knowing how to recognise and report concerns appropriately.

Working with Parents & Staff

• Build strong, positive relationships with parents/carers—providing warm welcomes, quality handovers and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure the parent board is up-to-date, engaging and informative.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues during shift changes and throughout the day.

Professional Standards & Presentation

• Maintain a high standard of practice and room presentation—clean, organised and inviting.
• Wear correct uniform and present yourself professionally as a role model to young children.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.

Nursery Operations

• Be flexible across rooms as needed to support smooth nursery operations.
• Arrive on time (five minutes prior to shift start) and attend staff meetings, training sessions, nursery events and parents’ evenings.
• Assist with domestic tasks (cleaning, preparing snacks, tidying equipment, waste disposal).

If you would love to be part of a nurturing, dedicated and joyful childcare team, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications required

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or willingness to work towards Functional Skills if required.

Personal qualities

• Good spoken and written and English, ability to engage and play with children

Skills required

• Experience with working with children, understanding safeguarding, proactive and uses initiative

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship, there will be opportunities to progress into a permanent Level 2 Early Years Practitioner role, subject to performance and vacancies. We are committed to supporting staff development and offer clear progression pathways, including opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, develop leadership skills, and progress into senior or room leader roles over time. Ongoing training and professional development will be encouraged to support long-term career growth within the setting.

Other Information

• An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)."

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
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Early Years Apprentice level 2