Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 2

Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 2

Childcare Apprenticeships are all about looking after children aged between 0-5 and helping them to develop physically, socially, and emotionally. Childcare Apprenticeships really are a great route into a varied and fun career. Apply if you have a passion for helping children learn in a nursery setting and are keen to develop your skills in class. We have a number of nurseries looking in the Dudley area for Childcare Apprenticeships - so if you have a passion for childcare then click apply!

What does the course entail?

• You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare.
• Your classroom days will be based in central Birmingham taking place once a week for the first 12 weeks.
• You will gain an NVQ Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification with options of progression afterwards.

What will I get up to?

• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
• Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations.
• Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
• Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules Undertaking First Aid training as required.
• Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required.
• Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to.  

What hours will I work and what is the pay?

The apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and you will be paid the National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage (£5.28 per hour). Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday.

Skills required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

What qualifications do I need?

English and Maths at grade 4 OR C OR a Level 2 Functional Skills in both Maths and English

What is the expected career progression?

During this apprenticeship in childcare, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities within the role, with the potential to progress on the Advanced Diploma. You can also work as a nursery practitioner, classroom assistant or a pre-school practitioner.