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Tops Day Nurseries Exeter - Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship

TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED · Exeter

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
27 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
28 Dec 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

Applications are handled by TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED directly.

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What you would do

This qualification covers knowledge of children from birth to 7 years, focusing on ages 0-5. You'll gain practical experience, be assessed on-site, and complete written tasks, with support from your assessor via an online platform. Upon completion, you will qualify as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

Day to day

  • Assist in providing a safe environment for children
  • Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
  • Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy
  • Assist in meal preparation
  • Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships
  • Taking children on trips out and assisting with picking them up from school
  • Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
  • Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate

What you would study

Early years practitioner (level 2)

  • The Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship standard is to be undertaken in the nursery setting, without the need to attend a college setting
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English to be undertaken if required

Training provider: ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM LIMITED

Working week

The apprentice will be working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the setting's opening hours of 6:00am - 8:00pm.

What you need

  • GCSE GCSE English at grade C (desired)
  • GCSE GCSE Maths at grade C (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Reliable
  • Friendly
  • Flexible
  • Confident
  • Motivated
  • Good with children

After the apprenticeship

  • Potential to gain permanent employment in the setting

Where

Exeter, South West (EX4).

About TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Tops Exeter Nursery is a 104-place day nursery and preschool located within the University of Exeter, providing Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to school age. Our passionate team creates a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow with confidence. Children benefit from enriching activities including Forest School, cooking school, yoga, and Boogie Mites, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. As part of our eco-sustainable approach, we also encourage children to develop respect for the environment through hands-on, meaningful experiences.

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