Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: Sherborne House Nursery
  • Location: SO53 1EU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000020395
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday between 7:30am - 6:00pm.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? Sherborne House is based Chandlers Ford, and they are looking for a 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 Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

  • Functional Skills: maths and English (unless exempt)

  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework

Future Prospects

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training to advance onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator.

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 Person to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them

  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children

  • Completing work to the desired time frame for your Showcase Training tutor

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to

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. 

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