Early Years Apprentice
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Company: CAROUSEL NURSERY SCHOOL (HILSEA) LIMITED
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Location: PO2 8ND
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-1000347023
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed
Brief Description
Are you looking to train in Early Years Childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Hilsea, Portsmouth is looking for a Level 2 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. 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: English and maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
- End Point Assessment
- Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours off the Job training provided including 3.5-to-4-hour study time provided for coursework
Future Prospects
Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress to Level 3 or get offered a full-time position and further training.
Vacancy Detail
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.
This includes:
- Creating 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.