Nursery Apprentice

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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