Apprentice Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in Early Years, training with Parenta. You will be working with childminders based in London, W12. Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly settings, working with children aged from birth to five years, gaining experience while you learn.

Parenta offers you the chance to ‘Earn as you Learn’ whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. There is no need to attend off‑site training; all your learning will be completed at your workplace.

Hours:

35‑40 per week – Monday to Friday, varied shifts from 8 am to 6 pm.

• Support the delivery of engaging, age‑appropriate activities aligned to the EYFS.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes, toileting and sleep/quiet times.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and inclusive environment; follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Observe children’s learning and contribute to key‑person records under supervision.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Contribute to a high‑quality caring environment for children, creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that supports emotional, social and educational development through individual attention and group activities.

• Become an employed member of staff.
• Be paid an hourly rate.
• Work towards gaining a full qualification and receive full support and virtual classroom‑based lessons. The apprenticeship will last a minimum of 12 months, with the goal of achieving the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
• An apprenticeship course will take between 12 to 20 months based on 30 hours worked per week. Less hours worked will increase the course duration.

Throughout your role you are not alone. Parenta offers full training, support, guidance and a personal tutor from the moment you start your journey as an apprentice.

• Access to your own transport, or the ability to get a lift; the setting is not accessible by public transport.
• Access to a laptop or computer with internet access.
• Resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to qualify for government funding.
• Passionate about caring for children.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths is required for the qualification to be valid. If you do not hold this qualification, you will be required to complete Functional Skills alongside the course with our specialist tutors.

• Starting pay: £7.55 (National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage).
• Progression:
  If aged 19+ and continuing beyond the first year, pay will increase to at least the applicable age‑related National Minimum Wage from year two. Performance and annual reviews may apply thereafter.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offers are subject to references, an enhanced DBS check and right‑to‑work verification.

Full‑time, Permanent (Apprenticeship)