Apprenticeships

L2 Early Years Apprentice

QUARRY HILL ACADEMY GRAYS

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals. Great support required.

  • Learning how to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery
  • Giving support to personnel within the nursery
  • Learning about all aspects of good childcare practice
  • To learn about the differing needs of individual key children and how to provide a fun, stimulating and loving approach towards each child and their learning
  • To learn to plan a supportive environment, both inside and outdoors, that stimulates learning opportunities for children and fosters dispositions for learning
  • To foster children’s emotional wellbeing and support them to become confident and independent young children who care about others
  • To learn how to encourage children’s acquisition of language and social skills through play, fostering a love of books and creating a language-rich environment
  • To assist staff in caring for the personal and dietary needs of each child with sensitivity and kindness
  • To always act as a positive role model for the children in her/his care
  • To learn how to maintain accurate and up to date records for each key child through observation, assessment and planning

Employment

£12,794 a year

Wage

32.5

Hours Per Week

1 Sep 2025

Expected Start Date

5 days per week includes 1 day at college. Exact hours to be confirmed.

Working Week

1 Year 2 Months

Expected Duration

Employer

QUARRY HILL ACADEMY

Employer Name

BRADLEY AVENUE, GRAYS, RM17 5UT, GRAYS

Employer Address
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We are part of Catalyst Academies Trust. As an outstanding primary school in Grays, we offer high standards of education for all and are committed to ensuring that we ensure the best start in life for our pupils.

Training Provider

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

5 days per week includes 1 day at college.

Exact hours to be confirmed.

Desired Applicant

Skills

Communication skills, Problem solving skills

Qualifications

English and maths GCSE (A-E or 9-2 or equivalent) Essential

How To Apply

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VAC1000314558

Vacancy Reference Number

2 Jul 2025

Application Closing Date
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