Nursery Apprentice – Little Gems, Petersfield

Showcasetraining; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join their friendly team in Petersfield. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to train in childcare, providing essential care and support to children while developing your skills in a nurturing environment. You will be responsible for creating a warm atmosphere, assisting with daily care tasks, and ensuring the welfare of the children. With a commitment to training and progression, this position allows you to work towards recognized qualifications in early years education. If you're passionate about childcare and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete apprenticeship work.
• Ability to create a nurturing environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and stimulating atmosphere for children's development.
• Provide care for children including washing and feeding.
• Act as a key worker and plan for individual children's needs.

Skills

Childcare

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Teamwork

Education

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Petersfield, 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 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 40 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.