Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: CAROUSEL NURSERY SCHOOL (HILSEA) LIMITED
  • Location: PO2 8ND
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-1000347023
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • 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.

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