Early Years Practitioner Apprentice – Sure Steps

SURE STEPS DAY NURSERY LTD

Apprenticeship summary

Sure Steps have a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in childcare in a friendly, established setting. You will be supporting the qualified team with planning fun activities and carrying out basic duties whilst training to complete a level 2 apprenticeship with an award winning training provider. Uniform is provided.

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Closing date: December 31, 2026

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Wage:
£16,640 a year
Total hours per week:
40
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
November 12, 2026
Possible start date:
January 6, 2027
Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

As their Early years Apprentice you will be responsible for:

  • Planning educational and fun activities for children 0-5 years.
  • Ensuring the setting is safe for children, staff and others.
  • Supporting the implementation of the EYFS.
  • Taking instruction from your Room Leader.
  • Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
  • Offering all children equal opportunities with regards to their religious beliefs, racial origins, disabilities and cultural background.
  • Ensuring that all developmental records and observations are kept up to date.
  • Ensuring that the preparation, care and maintenance of the nursery setting and equipment are carried out according to the Nursery’s Policies & Procedures and risk assessments.
  • Attending regular staff training and monthly meetings.
  • Carrying out duties such as nappy changes, laundry duties and supervision of snacks/meals as directed by the Room Leader.

You will also work as part of a team of professional Early Years staff.

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.

To gain full-time employment, to progress to Level 3 EYE.

Employer

SURE STEPS DAY NURSERY LTD

We aim to provide a warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere for all of our children with friendly staff and large, well-resourced rooms along with an extensive outdoor play area ready to be explored!

Training

Training Provider:

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Early years practitioner (level 2)