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Nursery Apprentice

Twinkle Star Day Nursery LTD · Portsmouth · posted 15 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 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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As a Nursery 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 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills: English and maths at Level 1 minimum (unless exempt)

Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4 hours study time provided for coursework.

Where it leads

  • Upon completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 or a full-time position and further training

About Twinkle Star Day Nursery LTD

Independent nursery taking children up to 46 children from 3 months to 5 years old.

Things to consider

  • Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying
  • If the potential candidate already holds a valid Level 2 Childcare award or has sufficient experience, the Level 3 Early Years Educator (18 months) may be offered

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation 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

  • 34 CHICHESTER ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 0AD

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