Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: CYGNETS DAY NURSERIES BOURNEMOUTH LTD
  • Location: Bournemouth, BH8 8LA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000030570
  • Application Deadline Date: 07/06/2026
  • Start Date: 08/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare and earn a wage whilst working within a Nursery setting? Friendly nursery in Charminster, Bournemouth are looking for a Level 2 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. 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 qualification

  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)

  • End Point Assessment


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

Future Prospects


  • Once completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training

Vacancy Detail


  • To undertake a childcare qualification whilst working as an integral member of the team, to help support staff in creating a safe, constructive, and stimulating environment for the children

  • To learn to understand children’s individual needs appropriate to their age and level of development

  • Help organising and implementing as part of a team appropriate activities.

  • Assess key children on EyLog when competent to do so

  • To carry out any reasonable duties requested by the Head of Room, once competent to do so

  • To ensure that all safeguarding procedures are followed and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times

  • To assist in the maintenance of toys and equipment ensuring that they are safe to play with and use

  • Report any damaged toys, equipment, or physical environment to the Head of Room

  • To report any accident or incident relating to children, staff, or visitors, once competent to do so

  • To ensure every effort is made to co-operate with the Head of Room in all matters of Health and Safety once competent to do so

  • As part of the induction, you must be aware of, understand and adhere to all record systems, policies and procedures

  • To understand the importance of healthy eating and a balanced diet and assist in the serving of meals for the children

  • To understand and comply with the Nursery’s Fire Drill

  • To attend and take part in Nursery Staff Meetings once monthly

  • To attend and take part in two Nursery staff training sessions a year and the summer picnic

  • To give a commitment to continual professional development training, staff supervisions and appraisals

  • To ensure that front lobby and hallways are kept clean and tidy at all times

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. If the candidate already holds a Level 2 in Childcare or sufficient experience, the Level 3 Standard option is available (18 months).

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