Early years apprentice
Puddleduck Nursery. Wallingford · Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA
- Salary
- £15,470 a year
- Level
- Intermediate
- Course
- Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 5 Oct 2026
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 35 hours
- Working week
- Monday to Friday, with off the job times for college work to be discussed. Shifts to be confirmed.
- Positions
- 1
About the role
Puddleduck Nursery is offering an exciting Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience in our Baby Room, working alongside supportive and experienced staff. Learn daily nursery routines, develop valuable skills, and receive off-the-job training, college support, and assessor guidance to achieve your qualification.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
- Observation skills
Qualifications
- GCSE · English · 4 · Desired
- GCSE · Maths · 4 · Desired
Benefits
<ul> <li>Christmas party</li> <li>Your birthday off each year if it falls on a weekday</li> <li>Uniform provided</li> <li>Regular treats and staff appreciation</li> </ul>
Things to consider
<ul> <li>Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)</li> <li>Physical fitness – lots of bending, lifting, sitting on the floor, being active</li> <li>Good health – frequent contact with coughs, colds, and other illnesses</li> <li>Right to work in the UK</li> <li>Some settings ask for a paediatric first aid certificate, though many will support you to get this during the apprenticeship</li> </ul>
About Puddleduck Nursery. Wallingford
We are a lovely family friendly feeling nursery based on the business park Howbery park in Wallingford.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE · Education and early years · Level 2
Vacancy reference: 2000046024 · Posted 6 Aug 2026