This apprenticeship is for people who want a career in childcare. You will earn as you learn, working under supervision with children under the age of five as a nursery assistant or playgroup assistant helping to ensure children are well looked after, kept active, happy and nourished. You will also help children develop social and practical skills.

After this apprenticeship, you may find work as an early years worker or assistant, a care worker or assistant or an assistant youth support and community worker. If you already have secure employment, you may move up through the levels of work, for example, from nursery assistant to nursery manager. There are also opportunities to undertake further training or assessment.