Nursery Apprentice – Busikids, Southampton

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Southampton is seeking a Nursery Apprentice. The role involves caring for children, creating a stimulating environment, and completing necessary apprenticeship tasks. Full-time position at £7.55 per hour, increasing after a year, with training towards Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Early Years. Applicants must be able to commute daily.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and undergo training in childcare practice.
• Ability to create a stimulating environment for children's development.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and friendly atmosphere for children.
• Provide care for children including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as a key worker and plan for children's needs.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Details

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday. Candidates will be on a wage of £7.55 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wage after 12 months of employment.

Training Provided

• 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)

Additional Information

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