Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: TURTLES DAY NURSERY LIMITED
  • Location: Fareham, PO16 0EN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000046274
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/09/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Fareham is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team. You will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator

  • Functional Skills: English and Maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)

  • End point assessment

  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework

Future Prospects

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training.

Vacancy Detail

As a nursery apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children.


This includes:



  • Creating a warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally

  • Under supervision, you will provide all aspects of care for children, including washing, changing, and feeding

  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them

  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children

  • Completing work to the desired timeframe for Showcase Training tutor

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  • Being aware of the nurseries' policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to

Other Information

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. 

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