L2 Early Years Apprentice

AVELEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

SOUTH OCKENDON (RM15 4AA)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 14 April 2026

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Summary

Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals. Great support provided. You will assist staff in caring for the personal and dietary needs of each child with sensitivity and kindness.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours
5 days per week includes 1 day at college (32.5 hours). Possibly 2 days in nursery and 2 days in reception. Shifts to be confirmed.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

2

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

  • 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 / reception
  • 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 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

Where you'll work

STIFFORD ROAD
AVELEY
SOUTH OCKENDON
RM15 4AA

Training

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

Training provider

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade A-C or 9-4 or equivalent)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills

About this employer

Aveley Primary is a two-form entry primary school with Nursery in Thurrock. Staff are friendly and committed to providing children with effective education that means a life-long love of learning is developed. We pride ourselves on the support we provide for children with Special Educational Needs or disabilities (SEND) and support staff provide an integral part of this offer. We are close to the M25 and A13 for easy access by car. We are part of Catalyst Academies Trust. All of our trust schools are offering positions on the programme so you could train at: Benyon Primary School, Dilkes Academy, Quarry Hill Academy or Somers Heath Primary School.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential full time role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

David Cornwell

cornwelld@chelmsford.ac.uk

01245293119

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026348.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026