Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship
CROWN CHILDCARE LTD

To assist lead educators in managing daily routines, ensuring child safety, and facilitating physical, emotional, and social development through play, meals, and educational activities.

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What will the apprentice be doing?

• Setting up play areas, preparing the classroom, toys, and learning materials before children arrive
• Greeting families: Welcoming parents and children, taking attendance, and receiving specific daily instructions from guardians
• Supporting activities, running planned arts, crafts, music, and storytelling sessions to build motor and language skills
• Supervising outdoor play. Monitoring children closely on playground equipment to ensure safety
• Encouraging social skills, teaching children how to share, cooperate, and resolve conflicts peacefully
• Guiding small groups. Overseeing designated groups of children during independent play or structured lessons
• At mealtimes, helping younger children feed themselves
• Nappy changing and toileting: Accompanying children to the bathroom, and supporting toilet training
• Promoting hygiene habits: Ensuring children wash their hands regularly, especially before meals and after outdoor play
• Monitoring rest periods: Setting up cots or mats and settling children down for scheduled nap times
• Disinfecting toys, tables, and high-use equipment throughout the day to prevent the spread of germs. End-of-day cleanup: Sweeping, vacuuming, sorting toys, and preparing the physical space for the next morning

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• To be discussed upon completion of apprenticeship

Annual wage

£8,320 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date

08 Sep 2026

Date posted

30 Jun 2026

Reference number

2000039526

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) Desired