Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: ALVERBRIDGE NURSERY
  • Location: PO12 1ES
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000005844
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 37 hours a week available. Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Gosport is looking for a L2 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

NCFE/CACHE L2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner including:



  • Level 1 or 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Future Prospects

Upon completing your L2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto L3 or 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 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 for 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 ensuring they are adhered to

  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Trainer

Other Information

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


If the desired candidate holds a valid L2 in Childcare or sufficient experience, the L3 Early Years Educator is available on an 18-month basis.

Ready to start your adventure?