Early Years Apprenticeship
Showcase Training LTD · Reading · posted 29 June 2026
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As an Early Years 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
Your training
NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Practitioner.
Functional Skills: Maths, English 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.
Where it leads
Once you have qualified at level 2, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto level 3 or full time employment, plus further training.
About Showcase Training LTD
Since 2015, Showcase Training has been a leading Early Years Training Provider, delivering high-quality Early Years apprenticeships and training across the South of the UK. We’re passionate about supporting learners and employers through expert teaching, hands-on guidance, and a people-first approach.
Our experienced team is dedicated to helping every learner grow in confidence, achieve their qualifications, and build a rewarding career in Early Years education. As a trusted Early Years Training Provider, we focus on creating positive outcomes for both learners and employers through tailored support and industry expertise.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4 or C and above) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4 or C and above) — desired
Where you'll work
- 39 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AD
- 64 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3ES
- 81 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1AE
- 12 Waters Road, Salisbury, SP1 3NX
- 21-25 Commercial Way, Woking, GU21 6XR
- 32 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
- 18 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LB
- Wellington Centre, Aldershot, GU11 1DB
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