Childcare apprentice

To work with children aged between 3 months and 4 years under the general direction of the Deputy Early Years Lead.  To assist the Nursery Practitioners in the EYFS (Early years foundation stage) planning to ensure variety and diversity to maintain the children’s interests and to ensure development of the children.  To assist in providing high quality childcare and education for all children.  To assist in providing a safe environment by being aware at all times of the dangers and appropriate preventative measures, always set a good example.  To contribute to and implement all the nurseries policies and procedures.  Assist in the supervision of mealtimes, always ensuring a high standard of cleanliness.  Whilst working towards your qualification ensure all targets are met as set by your assessor/learning provider.  Undertake any other duties which may be regarded as within the nature of the nursery environment.  To always maintain confidentiality. 

Training:

College release and on the job training at either Quaggy Nursery or Margaret Bondfield Nursery 

Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION. 
 
On programme Training: 

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification  Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths  Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End point assessment:  

Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio  Knowledge Test 

Training Outcome:

Encouraged to complete level 3 and remain in employment. 



Employer Description:
Quaggy Nursery offers 46 places to children aged 3 months to 4 years old, open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, 5 days a week, 48.4 weeks of the year. Our aim is to support children’s well-being and learning throughout their formative years, and we do this in variety of ways. Quaggy is a registered charity who strive to ‘improve the lives of local children and families’

Working Hours :
Shift work of either 7.50-4.20, 8.30-5.00, 9.00-5.30, 9.30-6.00. The shift is likely to be the same for the week on a rota.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Physical fitness


  • Location: QUAGGY CHILDRENS CENTRE ORCHARD HILL LEWISHAM SE13 7QZ
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
  • Posted: 12-Aug-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk