Tops Day Nurseries Bournemouth - Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship

We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Apprentice to join us at Tops Day Nurseries to complete their Level 2 NVQ in Early Years Education. Here at Tops Day Nurseries we have an outstanding reputation in delivering the best quality childcare across the South-West, operating nurseries and play clubs.

What you'll do

• Assist in providing a safe environment for children
• Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
• Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy and assist in meal preparation
• Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships with local schools, charities and involvement with the community (e.g. parades, visiting care homes)
• Taking children on trips out and assist in picking up from school
• Able to support children's behaviour and act as a role model
• Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities

Training

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English Language

After the apprenticeship

• Potential to gain permanent employment at the setting
• Potential to progress onto achieving a Level 3 Early Years Educator Childcare Apprenticeship

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, GCSE English (grade C)
• Desired: GCSE, GCSE Maths (grade C)
• Essential: DBS, Must be able to obtain a clear DBS (grade -)

About the employer

Here at Tops Day Nurseries we have an outstanding reputation in delivering the best quality childcare across the South-West, operating nurseries and play clubs across Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon. Tops Bournemouth Nursery is a 131 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Bournemouth Royal Hospital, Bournemouth. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years practitioner (level 2), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday between the settings opening hours of 06:00 - 20:00.
• Start date: 15 December 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £12,480 a year