Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: Little Gnomes Daycare
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Location: Bromley, BR1 5QS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £200.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02714
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Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2026
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Start Date: 04/01/2027
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 1PM-6PM
Brief Description
Are you looking for a term-time only role in a small day-care setting to start your early years career? Little Gnomes Day Care have an opportunity to join their trusted team to support children's learning and play in a supportive, caring and safe environment. We are offering level 2 or level 3 position depending on experience.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in maths and English preferred
Must have a Full Enhanced DBS or willing to get one prior to start date.
Personal Qualities
Outgoing
Professional
Polite
Hard working
Patient
Kind
Skills Required
Self-motivation
Good communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Time management
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Progression to level 3 for the right candidate
Vacancy Detail
Little Gnomes are looking for a dedicated member of the team that is outgoing and passionate about helping our children learn and develop in line with the EYFS. We are small childminding team looking to support a learner through their apprenticeship process.
During your apprenticeship, duties will include;
• Supporting the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage
• Making sure our space is tidy, clean and safe
• Preparing snacks for the children
• Carrying out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care
• Reporting safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
• Using communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support
Other Information
You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the employers safer recruitment process