Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Level 2

BUTTERFLIES CANNOCK LTD

Cannock (WS11 0BS)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 May 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, intelligent, academically competent and caring individual to join our amazing team of early years educators to support our outstanding early education programmes. Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Working hours may increase in agreement with the apprentice upto 40 hours.

£16,640 - FTE if working 40 hours 

Training course
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 May 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures
  • Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices
  • Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children is promoted and safeguarded and to report any child protection concerns to the person in charge
  • Carry out self-reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice
  • Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting
  • Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children outcomes and wellbeing, including those with disabilities and additional needs
  • Contribute to the planning and organise activities and children's individual experiences which will support and extend the children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development
  • Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning
  • Support the wellbeing of all children including those with additional needs and disabilities

Where you'll work

61 Union Street
Cannock
WS11 0BS

Training

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

Training provider

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

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Training schedule

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship training will be provided alongside an opportunity to complete any outstanding maths and English qualifications, up to Level 2

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English & maths (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Listening skills

Other requirements

Some early starts are required. Staff are rostered on a shift basis over 30 hours per week. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates.

About this employer

The staff and management at Butterflies Day Nursery in Cannock are passionate about providing quality care for the children they work with and understand that parents and carers want to provide the best possible start in life for your child allowing them to fulfil their true potential. Butterflies works with children from birth up to 12 years old, including preschool and after school, on a flexible hours basis.

https://www.butterfliesnursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • This position may lead to a permanent position on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Paul Nightingale

paul.nightingale@junipertraining.co.uk

07395789959

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029570.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:59pm)