Nursery Apprentice – St James Nursery, Southampton St James Nursery

Showcasetraining; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly local nursery in Southampton is seeking a Nursery Apprentice through Showcase Training. The role is 30 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with wage of £8 per hour and progression to higher wages after 12 months.

Training will be provided via Showcase Training with Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeships, plus Level 2 Maths/English. Travel to the employer daily is required; contact James for queries.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway leading to full-time employment and higher qualifications.
• Role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Wage starts at £8 per hour and increases after 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Create warm, stimulating atmosphere to support child development.
• Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding.
• Act as key worker for a small group of children and record observations.
• Complete all Apprenticeship work as set by Assessor.
• Assist with meeting personal and emotional needs of individual children.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Adhere to nursery policies and procedures.

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

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 30 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.