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Level 2

Nursery Apprentice

RAINBOW CORNER NURSERY LTD · SOUTHSEA

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Pay
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
8 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Are you looking to train in childcare? A Friendly Nursery in Southsea, Portsmouth, is looking for a Level 2 Early Years Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Day to day

  • 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

What you would study

Early years practitioner (level 2)

  • 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

Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Working week

Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

What you need

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

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

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.

Where

SOUTHSEA, South East (PO5).

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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.

Reference 2000054979.

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