Childcare Apprenticeship - September 2026

  • Company: PUFFINS OF EXETER LTD
  • Location: EX1 2PD
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000024012
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 10
  • Working Week: To be confirmed, but will likely be 3 or 4 days working in the nursery with 1 day in the training centre.

Brief Description

Puffins of Exeter are looking for a Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare. Puffins is a family run business of 5 nurseries and are open from Monday - Friday, 7.30am until 6.00pm. This will be carried out by: 3-4 days a week at placement in one of our nurseries and 1 day a week at our training centre.

Training to be Provided

1 Day a week at our training centre. You will qualify with a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.

Future Prospects

Career progression into a Level 3 Childcare apprenticeship, progression into various positions from here into a level 2 qualified role.

Vacancy Detail

Puffins of Exeter ethos is simple we put the care and education of children at the heart of everything we do.


We have 6 locations in and around Exeter: EX1 2PD, EX2 4NP, EX1 1BB, EX2 7FB, EX2 7EY, EX7 9RA.


Your role and responsibilities will be set by Puffins of Exeter and will include:



  • Support practitioners and educators in the setting to carry out their roles

  • Care for children from ages 0-5 years old

  • Work as apart of a team and support in carrying out activities, games and stories for all ages

  • Support in creating a stimulating environment for children across all ages

  • Adhere to policies and procedures, complete relevant paperwork and children observations

  • Develop your skills both on and off the job with support in the work placement

Other Information

Working with children so likely to carry children, work outdoors and indoors.

Ready to start your adventure?