Childcare Assistant Apprenticeship

DEMMYKITTIES CHILDCARE SERVICES LIMITED

London (SE28 8EU)

Closes on Saturday 20 September 2025

Posted on 24 July 2025

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Summary

To help care for and support young children while learning how to become a qualified childcare professional. You will work alongside experienced staff in the childcare setting, helping with daily routines, play activities, and keeping children safe and happy.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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£226 a week

Training course
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours
To be confirmed during interview process

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 30 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Help look after babies and young children
  • Set up fun and educational activities (like painting, reading, or outdoor play)
  • Help with mealtimes, nappy changing, and tidying up
  • Support children’s learning, play, and development
  • Learn about health and safety, safeguarding, and child development
  • Watch and learn from trained staff while doing coursework

Where you'll work

86
Manordene Road
London
SE28 8EU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
  • Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
  • Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
  • Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
  • Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
  • Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
  • Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
  • Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
  • Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
  • Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
  • Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
  • Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
  • Use learning activities to support early language development.
  • Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
  • Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
  • Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
  • Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
  • Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
  • Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
  • Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
  • Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
  • Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
  • Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
  • Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
  • Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
  • Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
  • Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
  • Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
  • Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
  • Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
  • Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
  • Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
  • Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
  • Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
  • Use learning activities to support early language development.
  • Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
  • Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
  • Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
  • Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
  • Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
  • Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
  • Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
  • Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
  • Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Training schedule

Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION. 
 
On programme Training: 

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard 
  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification  
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths  
  • Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate  

End point assessment:  

  • Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio  
  • Knowledge Test 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Demmykitties Childcare Services Demmykitties Childcare Services is a warm, welcoming, and professional childcare provider offering high-quality early years care for children under 5, as well as reliable out-of-school services including an after-school club and holiday play schemes for school-aged children. Early Years Provision (Ages 0–5): At Demmykitties, we provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can thrive. Our early years setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting children’s development across key areas including communication and language, physical development, and personal, social and emotional growth. We offer a wide range of age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play and exploration, helping children develop confidence, independence, and school readiness. Our experienced and caring staff ensure each child’s individual needs are met in a loving and inclusive setting. After-School Club (Ages 4–11): Our after-school club at Demmykitties provides a fun, relaxed space where children can wind down after a busy school day. We offer a variety of engaging activities such as arts and crafts, games, storytelling, outdoor play, and quiet time for reading or homework. Nutritious snacks are served, and children are encouraged to express themselves and build positive relationships in a supportive environment. Holiday Play Scheme (Ages 4–11): Demmykitties’ holiday play scheme is packed with exciting, creative, and educational experiences for children during school breaks. Our themed weeks include a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, sports, science experiments, and occasional outings or special workshops. The play scheme is designed to keep children entertained, active, and learning in a safe, caring environment while giving parents peace of mind. Demmykitties Childcare Services is committed to delivering flexible, high-quality childcare that supports working families and nurtures every child’s individual potential. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and inclusive community where children feel happy, valued, and inspired every day.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a Level 3. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Evelyn Nartey

evelyn.nartey@lsec.ac.uk

02039544152

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332113.

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Closes on Saturday 20 September 2025

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