Early Years Apprentice

Are you looking to train in childcare? A new, friendly nursery near Godalming 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.

What you'll do

• 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

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

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

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4 or C and above)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4 or C and above)

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 Nicola on 07563 028744. If the candidate already holds a Level 2 Early Years qualification already or sufficient experience, the Level 3 Standard is available on a 18 month basis.

About the employer

We're a true family-run business offering children in our care a home-from-home environment, offering vast indoor and outdoor environments for the children to explore and develop.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years practitioner (level 2), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday (shifts to be confirmed).
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year