Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

Apprenticeship summary

Apprentice required to work with children in a high-quality caring environment. Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team providing all aspects of care for children. Enjoy working outdoors with the children in our large nursery garden and woodland.

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Closing date: November 27, 2026

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Wage:

£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year

Total hours per week:

30

Expected duration (weeks):

52

Positions (available):

1

Date posted:

November 11, 2026

Possible start date:

January 4, 2027

Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

To attend all training as set out in your training agreement and complete assignments on time
To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
Learn to plan, organise and implement a programme of activities to meet the needs of each individual child’s needs and interests
Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery
To attend occasional out-of-working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, etc.
To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
To respect the confidentiality of all information received and comply with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy
The successful candidate for this position will complete an enhanced DBS check

The Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship will be delivered remotely within the workplace with onsite assessor visits
Functional skills delivered within a college setting (if applicable)

Opportunity to progress skills and knowledge within the early years setting

Employer

Sandfield Natural Play Centre

Celebrating 20 years of adventures and national awards. The nursery operates from a grade II listed Georgian property which provides a flexible and deceptively spacious learning environment over three floors. All children share access to enclosed natural gardens and the adjoining large woodland, also owned by the nursery. Sandfield Natural Play Centre is an Outstanding, Multi-Award winning, Children's Day Nursery with a lovely staff team. During an apprenticeship with us, you can expect excellent training as well as a caring and inspiring place to work.

Training

Training Provider:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Early years practitioner (level 2)