Childcare Apprentice-Level 2

Childcare Apprentice-Level 2 – Tops Day Nurseries

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• Location:
  
  Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
• Job type:
  Part Time Temporary
• Salary: £7.56 Hour
• Contracted
  
  Hours:
  
  30 hours per week

“Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements.” OFSTED recent feedback.

• Annual Bonus Scheme – Share in our success with annual profit‑based bonuses each May, as part of our Employee‑Owned Company model.
• Childcare Discount – Up to 60% off childcare at our nurseries to help you balance work and family life.
• Flexible Working Options – Compressed hours can earn you up to 48 extra days off annually, or 24 extra days if you work nine days across two weeks – on top of your regular holiday.
• Certified World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 – Recognised for our focus on employee well‑being, positive culture, and career growth.
• 30 Days Paid Holiday – Includes 28 days annual leave plus 2 extra days – one for your birthday (or a special day of your choice), and one for your wellbeing.
• Free Meals – Enjoy free, freshly prepared breakfasts daily to keep you energised.
• Employee Recognition – Blue Light Card access for savings on shopping, dining, and more.
• Reward Platform (Each Person) – Discounts on gyms, cinemas, Cycle2
  
  Work, GP on‑demand, supermarket cashback, and employee of the month rewards.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Help with NHS prescriptions, optical care, and dental treatment.
• Career Development – Access to training and advancement opportunities to grow your career.
• Travel & Parking Support – Interest‑free loan of up to £500 for travel or parking season tickets.

Tops Lakeside Nursery is a 61 place Day Nursery & Pre‑School situated in Cosham, Portsmouth. The nursery runs several extra‑curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!

• 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 on 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.

• We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about beginning their career in child care.
• You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children of 17 or older to undertake this qualification; it’s 100% work‑based and you will not need to attend college.
• You will need to take this role seriously, and be able to demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children.

You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.

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