Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship

Worcestershire County Council; Redditch; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience in early years education

Training opportunities

Supportive environment for professional growth

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an Early Years Level 2 Apprentice for Ragamuffins Day Nursery in Redditch. The role involves planning and delivering educational activities while nurturing and caring for children. Candidates should possess a GCSE in Maths and exhibit a friendly, flexible, and reliable approach. This apprenticeship offers ideal training for those looking to grow in early childhood education and could lead to further qualifications or full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, and caring attitude towards children.
• Ability to plan and deliver educational activities.
• Strong communication skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, educational activities.
• Support children's development and observe their progress.
• Maintain a safe and clean play area.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Positive interaction with children

Flexible and willing to perform various activities

Reliable, trustworthy, motivated

Punctual

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths

Job description

Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship – Ragamuffins Day Nursery Birmingham Road

Raghamuffins Day Nursery Limited – Redditch (B97 6EH)

Open positions will close on Monday 20 April 2026.

Join our established team as an early years apprentice. You will plan and deliver fun and educational activities for children, while caring for their developmental and personal needs.

Wage: £15,600 for first year. Rates may increase based on age.

Apprentices are paid at the National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver fun and educational activities.
• Play alongside children to support their play and development.
• Support and record observations in children’s records.
• Supervise rest times and mealtimes.
• Create a safe, happy environment and keep play areas clean.
• Work with outside agencies to support children.

Key qualities

• Friendly, approachable, patient and caring.
• Positive interaction with children and adults.
• Flexible and willing to carry out a variety of activities.
• Reliable, trustworthy, motivated and punctual.

This role suits someone with an outgoing personality, who can work independently and commit to apprenticeship demands.

Location

243 Birmingham Road
Redditch
B97 6EH

Training

• Support babies and young children through transitions and significant events.
• Recognise and respond to child danger, risk, or abuse, following safeguarding procedures.
• Identify risks and hazards, report appropriately.
• Practice infection control, safe food handling, clean disposal, PPE.
• Use equipment and materials safely, following instructions.
• Promote personal safety, hygiene and healthy balanced meals.
• Provide respectful care routines suitable to development stage.
• Communicate with children, parents, carers and professionals.
• Implement and review play and developmental activities.
• Record observations and share results in line with statutory requirements.
• Use learning activities to support early language, literacy, numeracy.
• Support gradual progression of individual care plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues, agencies, parents.
• Receive feedback, mentoring, supervision for development.

The apprenticeship follows the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner standard, including:

• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Diploma.
• Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required).
• End‑Point Assessment (EPA).
• On‑job training.

Requirements

GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 4‑9). Additional qualifications and experience welcome.

Other requirements

If using public transport, ensure a regular service is available.

About the employer

Ragamuffins Day Nursery offers a supportive environment for children aged three months to five years, with experienced professionals committed to continuity of care and learning.

After completion

Development to a higher level qualification or full‑time employment may be available.

Apply now

Positions close Monday 20 April 2026.

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