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Milestones Childcare are looking for a new Nursery Assistant Apprentices, you will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Level 2/ level 3 Early Educator depending on experience.

Milestones Childcare are looking for a new Nursery Assistant Apprentices, you will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Level 2/ level 3 Early Educator depending on experience.

Date added 19.12.25

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Job description

Support the planning and delivery of play based activities in line with the EYFS

  • Assist in observing, assessing and recording children's development and progress
  • Ensure that all children are safe, happy and engaged in activities
  • Help maintain inclusive practice, meeting all the children's needs.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

  • Promote children's health, safety and welfare at all times.
  • Assist with personal care routines, including toileting, feeding, hygiene
  • Supporting safeguarding procedures reporting any concerns to the DSL.

Team work and Professional development

  • Work as part of the room team, supporting colleagues as required.
  • Attend all training and workshops as part of your apprenticeship.
  • Actively participate in supervision and monitoring sessions with the line manager and your tutors.
  • Complete apprenticeship assignments and demonstrate development towards the qualification.

Environment/Resources

  • Assist in preparing and tidying resources before and after activities.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children and visitors.
  • Display children's work and ensure all learning spaces are stimulating and organised.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Practitioner – Level 2

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

Key information

  • Start Date Icon
    Start Date

    02.02.26

  • Wages Icon
    Wages

    £226.5 per week

  • Hours Icon
    Hours

    30

  • Location Icon
    Location

    Sheffield S5 6LE

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    Employer

    Milestones Childcare

Additional Information

Apprenticeship Level

Early years practitioner (Level 2)

Duration

12 Months

Industry

Childcare

Apprenticeship

Early years practitioner (Level 2)

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