Nursery Apprentice
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Company: CYGNETS DAY NURSERIES BOURNEMOUTH LTD
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Location: Bournemouth, BH8 8LA
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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-2000030570
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Application Deadline Date: 07/06/2026
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Start Date: 08/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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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).