Nursery Apprentice

  • Company RAINBOW CORNER NURSERY LTD
  • Location PO5 1PX
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000054979
  • Application Deadline Date 08/11/2026
  • Start Date 09/11/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A Friendly Nursery in Southsea, Portsmouth, is looking for a Level 2 Early Years Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate 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

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
    Functional Skills: maths and English (Unless exempt)
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4 hours of study time provided for coursework

Future Prospects

Once completing your level 2 apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto a level 3, or a full-time position and further training.

Vacancy Detail

  • 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
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

Other Information

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042. If the candidate already holds a Level 2 Early Years qualification or sufficient experience, the Level 3 Standard is available on an 18-month basis.

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