Apprentice Nursery Practitioner – NVQ Level 2
32.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Term Time Only
Permanent Contract
Essential Requirements (Please Read First)
- Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
- Committed, reliable, and flexible
- Willing to enrol with ACT to complete NVQ Level 3 in Childcare & Development
- Able to travel between sites if required
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated team player
Start Your Career in Childcare – No College Required
Ever wanted to work with children but didn’t want to attend college full-time? This is the opportunity for you.
We are looking for an unqualified Trainee Nursery Practitioner to join the Little Angels team at our settings across Cardiff. You will study for your NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare & Development while working and earning.
As a Flying Start setting, we provide up-to-date, high-quality training and first-hand experience in child development, alongside an extensive professional development programme.
What You’ll Gain
In addition to your NVQ qualification, you will receive training in:
- First Aid
- Child Protection & Safeguarding
- Behaviour Management
- Wellbeing & Yoga
- Makaton
- Team Building
- Ongoing professional development courses
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Be imaginative, creative, and confident, getting involved in messy play, dress-up, and outdoor activities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive team environment
- Be ready to learn, grow, and develop professionally
- Be prepared to have fun while supporting children’s learning and development
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a positive role model, supporting children through praise and guided learning
- Deliver planned learning activities, adapting for individual needs
- Observe and record children’s development using company documentation
- Complete daily activity and routine records, communicating progress to parents/carers
- Build strong, professional relationships with parents/carers
- Monitor children’s health and wellbeing
- Support settling-in sessions and act as a key worker where appropriate
- Help create a stimulating, safe, and engaging learning environment
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Report maintenance or equipment issues to the Deputy Setting Leader
- Ensure daily communication and information is shared with parents/carers
What We Offer
- Permanent, term-time contract
- Staff benefits package
- Childcare discount at our fee-paying settings
- Paid overtime
- Staff Suggestions Box – your ideas help shape our vision
Full job descriptions will be provided to shortlisted candidates upon receipt of CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Please outline why you have applied for this post
- Please outline your availability for interview
Work Location: In person
