Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship in Dartford at Dimples Day Nursery

Salary£16,640 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationDartford
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes30 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts1 Dec 2026
Hours40 a week
Duration1 Year
Positions2

Job description

Summary

An exciting opportunity to start or continue your childcare career with Parenta Training, working within a welcoming early years setting. Gain hands-on experience supporting children aged 0-5 whilst working towards a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification and developing valuable skills for a rewarding career.

What you will do at work

  • Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities.
  • Assist in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
  • Support children’s care routines, wellbeing and independence.
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
  • Observe children’s progress and contribute to development records.
  • Promote equality, inclusion and positive behaviour.
  • Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and confidentiality procedures at all times.
  • Report any concerns regarding a child’s welfare in line with safeguarding procedures.
  • Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care and education.

Training

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, regular progress reviews and ongoing support from a dedicated tutor at Parenta. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Dimples is a family owned day nursery and preschool near Dartford, providing a home from home environment where your children can flourish and learn. We have achieved consecutive Outstanding Ofsted inspections and are proud to show you our wonderful nursery. Our purpose built nursery has first rate facilities, top class equipment and highly professional full and part time staff. When designing the building great attention has been placed on safety, security, accessibility, suitability and play space.  

 

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices may be offered a permanent position and have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Things to consider

  • Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer’s location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application.
  • Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification.
  • This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times.
  • As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable.
  • For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.

Employer

Dimples Day Nursery

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Parenta Training
Training course
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday to Friday, varied shifts from 7.30am - 6.00pm, with a one hour unpaid break.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

GREEN STREET
GREEN ROAD
Dartford, South East
DA2 7HT
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