Nursery Apprentice – Dinky Ducks, Gosport

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Hampshire is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to provide care for children in a nurturing environment. The role offers 40 hours of work per week, with a wage of £7.55 per hour, progressing to National Minimum Wage post-apprenticeship. Applicants must be passionate about childcare and ready to undergo training. Opportunities for full-time employment and further qualifications are available.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for childcare and working with young children.
• Ability to work well under supervision while learning.
• Willingness to complete the required apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and stimulating atmosphere for children.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as a key worker and record children's developments.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Gosport, 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 40 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 to be provided by Showcase Training:

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (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