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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

FARM FRIENDS LTD · SHREWSBURY

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
12 months
Starts
30 Nov 2027
Advertised closing date
9 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago
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What you would do

Farm Friends Nursery Condover near Shrewsbury are recruiting for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprentice (or Level 3 for those with some experience). A fantastic opportunity to join an Ofsted outstanding nursery who support apprentices in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to progress in an Early Years setting.

Day to day

Providing care and education for children from birth to 4 years in a nursery setting under supervision of others.

A full job description will be provided at a later date, but will consist of:

  • Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures
  • Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices
  • Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting

Farm Friends is a children's day nursery located in a rural location near Shrewsbury.

We have extensive outdoor space, including a sensory room and walks around the farm.

Enhanced DBS required.

What you would study

Early years practitioner (level 2)

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
  • Support with English and Maths skills gaps if required
  • Work based learning
  • End Point Assessment

Training provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Working week

Monday - Friday. Shifts to be agreed in advance between: 7.30am and 6.00pm.

What you need

  • GCSE GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 FS (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Reliable and motivated

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship, you will be given the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Where

SHREWSBURY, Wales (SY5).

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About FARM FRIENDS LTD

Farm Friends is a family-owned and run day nursery located on a Shropshire farm. Our nursery makes the most of the surroundings, with regular walks to see the farm animals. Children also enjoy our very own nature trail, complete with bug hunts! They have the freedom to explore the natural environment around them. There are different outdoor play areas, including a mud kitchen, vegetable patch and sensory garden. Pre-school children’s favourite day is Wellie Wednesday!

Things to consider

Are you able to travel to Condover as there is no public transport available. Full Enhanced DBS is required.

Reference 2000060379.

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