Nursery Apprentice – Crescent Pre-School, Eastleigh

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

Job summary

An innovative local nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join their nurturing team in Eastleigh. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about childcare to gain hands-on experience while pursuing formal qualifications. As an apprentice, you will create a warm and stimulating environment for children, ensuring their emotional and educational needs are met. You'll also have the chance to progress to higher-level qualifications while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in childcare, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to create a nurturing environment for children's development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, friendly atmosphere for children to develop.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.

Skills

Childcare

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Safeguarding

Education

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Eastleigh, 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 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 38.75 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.