Childcare Apprenticeship – Chippenham

Company: Poppies Nursery and Pre-School
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Location: Chippenham
Job Description:

Overview

Key Day Nursery is looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward an Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2 / 3, dependent on prior experience.

Welcome to our nursery. We offer a full‑time professional childcare service of the highest quality in a homely atmosphere for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years.

Responsibilities

  • Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through play and planned activities.
  • Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, changing and personal care.
  • Help meet the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children.
  • Deliver adult‑led activities and interactions under supervision.
  • Support practitioners in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
  • Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions.
  • Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
  • Support the nursery team with day‑to‑day operations and activities.
  • Assist with emergency and fire evacuation procedures when required.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a professional nursery team.
  • Undertake training and development opportunities relevant to the role.

Training Outcome

There is a possibility of being offered a full‑time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non‑judgemental
  • Teamworking
  • Communication Skills

Course Information

  • Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
  • Level: 2
  • Route: Education and early years
  • Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
  • Working Week: Monday – Friday. Shifts range between 7:30am and 5:30pm.
  • Expected Duration: 1 year
  • Training Provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

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Posted: July 18th, 2026