Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: CHERUBZ DAYCARE LTD
  • Location: Portsmouth, PO6 4JB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000014665
  • 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 childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth is looking for Level 3 Nursery Apprentices to join their team. You will contribute to creating a friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop. Duties include working and interacting directly with children on a daily basis.

Training to be Provided


  • NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

  • Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2 minimum (unless exempt)

  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

  • Training completed via work based visits at the nursery and 6 hours Off the Job training provided including 4 hour study time provided for coursework

Future Prospects


  • Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be 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:



  • 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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