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Nursery Apprentice

Cygnets Day Nurseries Bournemouth LTD · Bournemouth · posted 8 May 2026

Wage
£15,184 a year
Hours
36.5 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

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • To undertake a childcare qualification whilst working as an integral member of the team, to help support staff in creating a safe, constructive, and stimulating environment for the children
  • To learn to understand children’s individual needs appropriate to their age and level of development
  • Help organising and implementing as part of a team appropriate activities.
  • Assess key children on EyLog when competent to do so
  • To carry out any reasonable duties requested by the Head of Room, once competent to do so
  • To ensure that all safeguarding procedures are followed and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times
  • To assist in the maintenance of toys and equipment ensuring that they are safe to play with and use
  • Report any damaged toys, equipment, or physical environment to the Head of Room
  • To report any accident or incident relating to children, staff, or visitors, once competent to do so
  • To ensure every effort is made to co-operate with the Head of Room in all matters of Health and Safety once competent to do so
  • As part of the induction, you must be aware of, understand and adhere to all record systems, policies and procedures
  • To understand the importance of healthy eating and a balanced diet and assist in the serving of meals for the children
  • To understand and comply with the Nursery’s Fire Drill
  • To attend and take part in Nursery Staff Meetings once monthly
  • To attend and take part in two Nursery staff training sessions a year and the summer picnic
  • To give a commitment to continual professional development training, staff supervisions and appraisals
  • To ensure that front lobby and hallways are kept clean and tidy at all times

Your training

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner qualification
  • Functional Skills: English and maths 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 completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training

About Cygnets Day Nurseries Bournemouth LTD

The Corner House Day Nursery is situated in a large beautiful Edwardian House, in a quiet residential area a few minutes from Bournemouth Town centre. It has stimulating, well lit, warm rooms with a home from home feel about them. The Corner House Nursery is open from 8:00 am – 6:00pm for 51 weeks per year and closes for bank holidays. We offer the free 15 hours per week under the EYFF scheme, for 3- and 4-year olds and the 2-year-old funding is available for children who meet the required criteria. We also cater for children with special needs where possible.

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042. If the candidate already holds a Level 2 in Childcare or sufficient experience, the Level 3 Standard option is available (18 months).

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 62 Portchester Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LA

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