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Level 2

Childcare Apprentice

Sunbeams Day Nursery · PLYMOUTH

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
1 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
31 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago
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What you would do

Sunbeams Day Nursery are looking to take on one or two learners for their childcare apprenticeships to help work with the children in the setting to further their development and ensure the nursery continues to provide a positive and enriching environment for the children in attendance.

Day to day

  • You will be expected to work within the team to ensure the smooth day-to-day organisation and safety of all children
  • The successful apprentice must have excellent observation and communication skills and will play an active part in the development of the children in their care
  • You will also be a key worker to a group of children where you will play a big part in their development and overall learning journey.
  • You will help children to understand and demonstrate good health, hygiene and personal habits during meal times, rest periods and bathroom use, and model excellence whilst you assist in serving snacks and refreshments to children
  • You must also be a great team player and have excellent standards of personal hygiene and appearance, be reliable and model positive behaviour at all times

What you would study

Early years practitioner (level 2)

The Apprenticeship in Child Care includes:

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard

Most aspects of the qualification and training will be delivered at your workplace where you will be supported throughout your training by your employer.

You will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor who will help you, and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship.

As an additional qualification you will also achieve Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, and a Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.

Training provider: SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Working week

Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm. Exact times and days to be confirmed with the employer upon successful offer of the role.

What you need

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

  • On completion of your Level 2 qualification, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 apprenticeship
  • The employer is very committed to staff development and training, and to assist the successful apprentice to progress through all their training, with a view to future employment

Where

PLYMOUTH, South West (PL3).

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About Sunbeams Day Nursery

Sunbeams Day Nursery offers a great learning environment for all children helping with their progress and development. They are happy to work with learners to put them through their childcare apprenticeship and always strive for the very best with every day.

Reference 2000058273.

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