Childcare apprentice
QUAGGY DEVELOPMENTS TRUST

We have an exciting opportunity to start a career in Childcare with the chance to gain a level 2 childcare qualification. Quaggy Development Trust are looking for someone who has a passion to deliver a high-quality care and learning opportunities to young children as well as having a keen interest in early year’s development.

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Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To work with children aged between 3 months and 4 years under the general direction of the Deputy Early Years Lead. 
  • To assist the Nursery Practitioners in the EYFS (Early years foundation stage) planning to ensure variety and diversity to maintain the children’s interests and to ensure development of the children. 
  • To assist in providing high quality childcare and education for all children. 
  • To assist in providing a safe environment by being aware at all times of the dangers and appropriate preventative measures, always set a good example. 
  • To contribute to and implement all the nurseries policies and procedures. 
  • Assist in the supervision of mealtimes, always ensuring a high standard of cleanliness. 
  • Whilst working towards your qualification ensure all targets are met as set by your assessor/learning provider. 
  • Undertake any other duties which may be regarded as within the nature of the nursery environment. 
  • To always maintain confidentiality. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

College release and on the job training at either Quaggy Nursery or Margaret Bondfield Nursery 

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 2 Functional Skills in English and maths 
  • Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End point assessment:  

  • Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio 
  • Knowledge Test 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Encouraged to complete level 3 and remain in employment. 

Annual wage

£11,778 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date

26 Oct 2025

Date posted

12 Aug 2025

Reference number

1000336820

Positions

2 available


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) Desired

Things to consider

One successful candidate will be working at the Margaret Bondfield Nursery. 77 Raglan Road Plumstead SE18 7LB


About the employer

Quaggy Nursery offers 46 places to children aged 3 months to 4 years old, open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, 5 days a week, 48.4 weeks of the year. Our aim is to support children’s well-being and learning throughout their formative years, and we do this in variety of ways. Quaggy is a registered charity who strive to ‘improve the lives of local children and families’

Employer

QUAGGY DEVELOPMENTS TRUST
https://quaggydevelopmenttrust.org/

Address

QUAGGY CHILDRENS CENTRE
ORCHARD HILL
LEWISHAM
LONDON
SE13 7QZ
51.47055
-0.01632