Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship - Ragamuffins Day Nursery Birmingham Road in Redditch

Are you looking to start your career in early years? Ragamuffins are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their established team. Beautifully set in a big character house, the role will involve planning and delivering fun and educational activities for children, whilst taking care of the children’s developmental and personal needs.

Wage: £15,600 for your first year, with potential increases depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.

What you’ll do at work:

• Planning and delivering fun and educational activities with the children
• Playing alongside and with children to support their play
• Contributing to children’s records through observation
• Assisting with the supervision of children at rest times and at mealtimes
• Creating a safe, happy environment for the children
• Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times
• Working alongside outside agencies to support the children

Qualities:

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient and caring
• The ability to interact positively with children and adults
• Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Motivated
• Good time keeping

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Where you’ll work: 243 Birmingham Road, Redditch, B97 6EH

Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Support babies and young children through a range of transitions and significant events, such as moving onto school or moving house. Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse; explain the procedures to protect them, covering domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Identify risks and hazards in the provision and during off-site visits for both children and staff, following reporting procedures. Use prevention and control of infection techniques for hand washing and food preparation and hygiene; deal with spillages safely, dispose of waste correctly, and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Use equipment, furniture and materials safely and securely, following manufacturers’ instructions and provision requirements. Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others, and develop personal hygiene practices, including oral hygiene. Promote health and wellbeing by encouraging healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks, and physical activity both indoors and outdoors. Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the child’s development, stage, dignity and needs, including feeding, nappy changing, potty training and rest provision. Communicate with all children, including those with additional language or needs, in ways that will be understood; extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication. Use a range of communication methods to share information with children, parents or carers and other professionals. Work with colleagues to identify and plan educational programmes to support children’s holistic development through play, creativity, social development and learning. Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning; clear up after activities. Observe children, assess and record outcomes; share results accurately and confidentially in line with statutory and provision requirements. Support early language development and interest in mark-making, writing, reading and mathematics. Use feedback and mentoring to identify and support areas for development, skills and career opportunities. Work cooperatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the children’s needs and enable progress. Work alongside parents or carers and recognize their role in the child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development. Encourage parents or carers to take an active role in the child’s care, play, learning and development. Demonstrate how to share information with parents or carers about healthy diets, dental care and physical activity.

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard: including Level 2 Practitioner Diploma, Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required), End-Point Assessment (EPA) and on-the-job training.

Requirements: GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 4-9). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Other requirements: If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available.

About this employer: Beautifully set in three ‘big character houses’ in Redditch, Worcestershire, Ragamuffins Day Nursery provides an ideal environment for the childcare and educational needs of children aged between three months and five years. With more than two decades of experience, Ragamuffins are committed to giving each and every child the best possible start in life. Their highly trained, fully qualified and totally dedicated team work in close partnership with parents, guaranteeing continuity of care and learning between the nursery and home.

After this apprenticeship: Progression to a higher level qualification or full-time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.

Details: The contact for this apprenticeship is: ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED. The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021045.

Apply now. Closes in 16 days (Monday 20 April 2026). After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.