Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: TWINKLE STAR DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location: PO2 0AD
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000021406
  • Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2026
  • Start Date: 05/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • 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

Ready to start your adventure?