Nursery Apprentice – Pixies Day Nursery, Locks Heath

Showcasetraining; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Locks Heath is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to provide quality childcare. The role offers the chance for full-time employment and further qualifications. Candidates will assist in caring for children while completing required training with Showcase Training.

Benefits

Opportunity for full-time employment

Training provided by Showcase Training

Qualifications

• Candidates should be willing to undertake relevant training.
• Must be able to travel to the employer daily.
• Supportive of children's needs and aware of nursery policies.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, friendly atmosphere for children.
• Provide comprehensive care for children's needs.
• Act as a key worker and record observations.

Skills

Childcare

Emotional support

Social development

Educational development

Observation skills

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Locks Heath, 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 nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to

This role is 38 hours per week Monday – Friday. Candidates will be on a wage of £7.55 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wageafter 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