Nursery Apprentice – Busikids, Southampton

Showcasetraining; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join their friendly team in Southampton. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in childcare, with structured training leading to recognized qualifications. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will create a nurturing environment for children, support their emotional and educational needs, and gain valuable experience in early years education. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in young lives. Join a supportive team and embark on a rewarding journey in childcare!

Qualifications

• Must complete apprenticeship work as set by the assessor.
• Ability to provide care including washing, changing, and feeding children.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and stimulating atmosphere for children's development.
• Act as a key worker and record observations for a small group.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Childcare

Emotional support

Observation and planning

Safeguarding

Education

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Southampton, Hampshire is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

As an apprentice your duties would include:

• Creating 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
• Completing all Apprenticeship work as set by Showcase Training Assessor
• Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday. Candidates will be on a wage of £6.40 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wage after 12 months of employment.

Training to be provided by Showcase Training:

• NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (15 Months) OR
• NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator (18 months)
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (unless exempt)

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. Should you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.