Nursery Apprentice – Little Shipmates Nursery @ The Crescent, Southampton

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Southampton is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to support children's development and care. As part of your role, you will create a warm environment, provide necessary care, and complete apprenticeship work. The position offers a wage starting at £7.55 per hour with the potential for full-time employment and higher level qualification opportunities.

Qualifications

• An understanding of child development and care.
• Ability to create a stimulating environment for children.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, friendly atmosphere for children.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as a key worker, recording observations and planning.
• Complete apprenticeship work set by the assessor.
• Assist with meeting children’s personal and emotional needs.
• Safeguard and promote children's welfare.
• Follow nursery policies and procedures.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Empathy

Communication skills

Job description

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