Nursery Apprentice – Buttercups Nursery School, Whiteley

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

Job summary

A friendly local nursery is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to help create a nurturing environment for children. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in childcare while working towards recognized qualifications. As an apprentice, you will support children's emotional and educational development, ensuring their needs are met in a safe and engaging setting. With a structured training program provided, you can progress your career in early years education. If you are passionate about childcare and eager to learn, this is the perfect starting point for your professional journey.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a passion for working with children.
• Willingness to learn and complete apprenticeship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and stimulating atmosphere for child development.
• Provide care for children including washing and feeding.
• Act as a key worker and plan activities for children.

Skills

Childcare Skills

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Teamwork

Education

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Whiteley, 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:

1. Creating a warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally.
2. Under supervision, providing all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding.
3. Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them.
4. Completing all Apprenticeship work as set by Showcase Training Assessor.
5. Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
6. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
7. Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to.

This role is 30 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:

1. NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (15 Months) OR
2. NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator (18 months).
3. 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.