Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: Little Gems Day Nursery (Cowplain)
  • Location: Waterlooville, PO8 9BT
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000006599
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 40-hours per week - 8-hour shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm, with shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Cowplain 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, assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.

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 4-hour study time provided for coursework

Future Prospects

Once completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a progression to Level 3 and eventually a permanent position.

Vacancy Detail


  • 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 trainer

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. NB- If the desired candidate already holds a valid Level 2 Early Years qualification or sufficient experience, the Level 3 Diploma is available on an 18 month basis.

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