Early Years Apprentice level 2

Coombe Day Nursery is a well‑established, privately owned setting offering high‑quality early years education and care.

As an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner, you'll support the qualified practitioners in providing a stimulating, safe and caring environment, following the EYFS and promoting equality and inclusion at all times.

Main Responsibilities

Supporting Children & Learning

Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment aligned with the EYFS seven areas of learning. Support daily activities, observations and planning—helping maintain learning journeys linked to the EYFS. Prioritise safeguarding, knowing how to recognise and report concerns appropriately.

Working with Parents & Staff

Build strong, positive relationships with parents/carers—providing warm welcomes, quality handovers and maintaining confidentiality. Ensure the parent board is up-to-date, engaging and informative. Communicate effectively with colleagues during shift changes and throughout the day.

Professional Standards & Presentation

Maintain a high standard of practice and room presentation—clean, organised and inviting. Wear correct uniform and present yourself professionally as a role model to young children. Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.

Nursery Operations

Be flexible across rooms as needed to support smooth nursery operations. Arrive on time (five minutes prior to shift start) and attend staff meetings, training sessions, nursery events and parents’ evenings. Assist with domestic tasks (cleaning, preparing snacks, tidying equipment, waste disposal).

If you would love to be part of a nurturing, dedicated and joyful childcare team, we would love to hear from you!

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship, there will be opportunities to progress into a permanent Level 2 Early Years Practitioner role, subject to performance and vacancies.

We are committed to supporting staff development and offer clear progression pathways, including opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, develop leadership skills, and progress into senior or room leader roles over time. Ongoing training and professional development will be encouraged to support long-term career growth within the setting.

Employer Description:
Our aim is not only to provide a happy and stimulating environment for your child, but to also make parents lives as easy as possible. Therefore, we provide an all-inclusive service for your child along with a range of activities available and additional included classes such as Music, Sports and Yoga.​

We are conveniently located adjacent to Norbiton train station (direct trains to London) and open Monday to Friday, 8am-6.30pm, with additional options of 7:45am start times, open 51 weeks a year. We have a very proactive team that have a great love for children and their education with a exploration approach to learning, child led and adult led.

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Working Hours :
4 days per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Patient,Team working,time keeping,understanding