Nursery Apprentice – Explorers Day Nursery, Southampton

Showcasetraining; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Showcase Training is seeking a Nursery Apprentice in Southampton. The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with paid work experience and a route to full-time employment.

You will train in Early Years qualifications while delivering high-quality care, recording observations, and supporting children's development under supervision.

Qualifications

• Willingness to train in childcare and progress to higher level qualifications.
• Ability to work with children under supervision and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, stimulating atmosphere for children to develop emotionally, socially and educationally.
• Provide care for children including washing, changing and feeding under supervision.
• Act as key worker for a small group and record observations and plan activities.

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard OR

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Southampton 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 £8 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wageafter 12 months of employment.

Training to be provided by Showcase Training:

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard OR
• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• 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.