Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: Penguin Preschool
  • Location: Fareham, PO14 3BA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000020397
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday (term time only) - wage is pro rata. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local preschool in Fareham, Hampshire is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate 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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard:



  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Standard for the Early Years Practitioner

  • Functional Skills in English and Maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)

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

Future Prospects


  • Upon completing the level 2 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto level 3, and eventually to apply for a Key Person position

Vacancy Detail

As an Early Years 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 

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

  • Acting as key worker for a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  • Being aware of the preschool's policies and procedures and ensuring 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.

Ready to start your adventure?