Nursery Apprentice
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Company: TWINKLE STAR DAY NURSERY LTD
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Location: PO2 0AD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000021406
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Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2026
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Start Date: 05/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Fratton, Portsmouth, are looking for a Level 2 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for 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)
Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4 hours study time provided for coursework.
Future Prospects
- Upon completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 or 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:
- 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, including washing, changing and feeding
- Acting as a 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 nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
- Completing all work to the desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor
Other Information
- Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying
- If the potential candidate already holds a valid Level 2 Childcare award or has sufficient experience, the Level 3 Early Years Educator (18 months) may be offered