Childcare Apprentice

  • Company: WOODLANDS CHILDCARE LTD
  • Location: Greenham Common, RG19 6HW
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000019016
  • Application Deadline Date: 05/06/2027
  • Start Date: 10/06/2027
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 6.00pm, includes 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Brief Description

You will work four days a week in your nursery setting as a nursery assistant, gaining your practical experience. This will involve a range of activities, from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play. You will then attend college once a week.

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, apprentices will attend day release.


Apprenticeships are made up of the Diploma plus Functional Skills in Maths and English and Paediatric First Aid certificate. 

Future Prospects

Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You could progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles. You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish.

Vacancy Detail

Duties will include:



  • Maintain accurate and effective children’s records

  • Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality

  • Support, promote and implement policies relating to diversity and equality

  • Work well as part of a team

  • Work with the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery day

  • Work in partnership with parents

  • Attend parent events and meetings as required

Other Information

Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery. There will be a lot of cleaning to do, and you may have to work long hours, although this will vary with each employer. It is hard work but it is very rewarding.

Ready to start your adventure?