Nursery Apprentice
Rainbow Corner Nursery LTD · Southsea · posted 23 September 2026
Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
9 November 2026
Closing date
8 November 2026
Positions
1
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- 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 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: maths and English (Unless exempt) - Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4 hours of study time provided for coursework
Where it leads
Once completing your level 2 apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto a level 3, or a full-time position and further training.
About Rainbow Corner Nursery LTD
A true family-run business offering children in their care a home-from-home environment, offering a vast forest school for the children to explore the world around them.
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 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 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
- 42 VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, SOUTHSEA, PO5 1PX
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