Early Years Apprentice

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children.

This includes:

• Creating 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 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 nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
• Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

• NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
• Functional Skills: English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
• End Point Assessment
• Training was completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours of off-the-job training provided, including 4 hour of study time provided for coursework

• Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress to Level 3 or get offered a full-time position and further training

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. 

At our nurseries we provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can explore, learn and grow. Our curriculum is designed to support the development of essential social, cognitive and motor skills through play-based learning and structured activities. We focus on fostering each child's unique abilities and confidence, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next educational steps. Our caring team is dedicated to creating a positive and engaging experience for every child, helping them reach their full potential.