Skip to content
Back to search

Level 2

Early Years Level 2 Apprentice

MIGHTY OAKS LITTLE ACORNS LTD · GLOUCESTER

Live

Advertised to close on 27 October 2026, but employers often close early.

We re-check every listing several times a day, and flag it here when one closes. How this works

Pay
£16,317 a year
Hours
35 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
27 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
6 hours ago

Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.

Know someone this would suit?

What you would do

You'll support children’s learning & development through play, helping provide a safe & nurturing environment, & assisting with daily nursery routines. You'll work alongside experienced practitioners, gaining valuable hands-on experience & developing skills needed for a career in childcare.

Day to day

Your duties will include:

  • Assisting qualified Practitioners in providing fun, age-appropriate play activities that support children’s learning and development.
  • Helping maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment, including tidying play areas, cleaning resources and loading and unloading the dishwasher.
  • Supporting children with daily routines, including snack and mealtimes, handwashing, toileting and dressing.
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues, promoting childrens well-being and confidence.
  • Learning to recognise children’s individual needs and support their development under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
  • Following safeguarding, confidentiality, food hygiene and health and safety procedures while attending training and completing course work toward a Level 2 Early Years qualification.

What you would study

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Early Years Practitioner Level 2. Training is delivered in the

workplace.

Training provider: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Working week

Monday- Friday 8.30am -3.30pm. Term-time only.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 1 (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 1 (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Where

GLOUCESTER, South West (GL1).

About MIGHTY OAKS LITTLE ACORNS LTD

Mighty Oaks Little Acorns is a private day nursery based in Tredworth, Gloucester, providing high-quality early years education and childcare for children age 0-5 years. We aim to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to learn, develop and reach their full potential through play based learning. We work in partnership with parents and carers to support children’s individual needs, promote their wellbeing and prepare them for a successful transition to school.

Things to consider

Term-time only. Holiday pay is included in monthly pay – pro-rata.

Uniform with be provided – 2 T-shirts and a zip up hoodie.