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Childcare Apprenticeship - Bournemouth

Seaward Day Nursery (Itavero Ltd) · Seaward Day NurseryBournemouth · posted 30 June 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
4 September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
1

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We are looking for someone new to join our small team, someone who is eager to learn and enjoy the dynamic world of childcare. This apprenticeship offers you the chance to gain valuable skills and complete a Level 2/3 Early Years Apprenticeship.

As a Level 2/3 Childcare Apprentice, you will learn to plan and deliver engaging activities that provide a challenging and rewarding experience for the children, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. This position requires a patient and dynamic individual to fulfil the role. If you feel you possess these qualities, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Look after and care for young children between the ages of 1-4 years.
  • Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities to help children develop.
  • Provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for all children.
  • Perform daily tasks within the nursery routine, including general cleaning.
  • Assist with nappy changing and help with toileting.
  • Learn and participate in the day-to-day running of the setting.
  • Ensure the safety and happiness of all children in your care.

Benefits:

  • 28 days annual holiday entitlement (pro rata).
  • Access to a pension scheme.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • In-house and external training opportunities.
  • Staff welfare scheme.
  • Uniform provided.

Your training

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way.

Upon completion of this 12 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.

Where it leads

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About Seaward Day Nursery (Itavero Ltd)

The Seaward Nursery in Southbourne is a traditional nursery which strives to maintain its ethos for high standards, excellence and good manners. We appreciate and are aware of the tremendous resource we have in our parents. We are eager to broaden our communication and encourage a closer link with you, the current and prospective parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends.

Things to consider

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

Skills they're looking for

CreativeInitativeNon judgementalPatienceCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • Seaward Day NurseryBournemouth, BH6 3SJ

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