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Early Years Apprentice

Rosies Little Blessings Limited · Gosport · posted 17 June 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
2 August 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your training

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 1 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 hours of study time provided for coursework

Where it leads

  • 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

About Rosies Little Blessings Limited

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.

Things to consider

  • Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying
  • N.B If the candidate already holds a valid Level 2 Early Years qualification or sufficient experience, the Level 3 standard is available on an 18-month basis

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or C and above) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or C and above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 1 ROWNER ROAD, GOSPORT, PO13 9UA

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