Apprentice Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery - KD
HEDGEHOG'S PRESCHOOL LTD · Newcastle-under-Lyme
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With over 13 years of experience in the industry, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to everything we do. We are a team dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards and staying at the forefront of early childhood education. Our preschool nursery is more than just a place for children to learn—it’s a place where they can grow, explore, and develop essential life skills. We offer a robust curriculum designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and build a solid foundation for future learning. Our passionate educators are committed to supporting each child’s unique learning journey.
Monday to Friday for 24-30 hours per week, with varied shifts from 9am to 3pm during term time only, potentially increasing to 8am to 4pm in the future. 24 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application., Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification., This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times., As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable., For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application.
- Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification.
- This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times.
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable.
- For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.
After this apprenticeship
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Successful apprentices may be offered a permanent position and have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.




























