Nursery Apprentice – Bright Beginnings, Havant

Showcasetraining; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join their nurturing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing valuable qualifications in early childhood education. You will create a warm and stimulating environment for children, ensuring their emotional and social development. With a supportive atmosphere and guidance from experienced mentors, this apprenticeship is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in young lives. If you're eager to learn and grow in a fulfilling career, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete apprenticeship training.
• Ability to provide care and support to children.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and stimulating atmosphere for children's development.
• Provide care for children including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as a key worker and record observations on children's progress.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Education

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Tools

Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Havant, 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 a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally.
• Under supervision, providing all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Acting as a 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 ensuring they are adhered to.

This role is 35 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.