Apprenticeship in Childcare Level 2

This apprenticeship is for people who want a career in childcare. You will earn as you learn, working under supervision with children under the age of five as a nursery assistant or playgroup assistant helping to ensure children are well looked after, kept active, happy and nourished. You will also help children develop social and practical skills.

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You will be working in the workplace most of the time, earning a wage and gaining practical skills and experience. You will attend college on day release, improving your theoretical knowledge and gaining additional skills and knowledge needed to be successful in your career working with children and families. You will spend time working closely with children and young people, learning about their social, physical and personal development. You will also help develop children’s communication skills.

Key Areas

• Communication
• Equality and inclusion
• Child and young person development
• Safeguarding and welfare
• Maintain and support relationships with children and young people

What next

After this apprenticeship, you may find work as an early years worker or assistant, a care worker or assistant or an assistant youth support and community worker. If you already have secure employment, you may move up through the levels of work, for example, from nursery assistant to nursery manager. There are also opportunities to undertake further training or assessment.

Entry requirements

Interview & Assessment

Area's of study

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