Nursery Apprentice – Sticky Fingers Preschool (Tanners Brook), Southampton

Showcase Training Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Showcase Training Ltd. in Southampton is seeking a Nursery Apprentice for a local nursery. For the right candidate, there is potential to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

As an apprentice you will create a warm, stimulating atmosphere, provide care under supervision, and act as key worker while recording observations and planning for children. Training includes Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeships, plus

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to follow supervision and training guidance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Creating warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere for child development.
• Under supervision, provide care including washing, changing and feeding.
• Act as key worker for a small group and record observations/planning.
• Complete Apprenticeship work as set by Showcase Training Assessor.
• Assist with meeting personal and emotional needs of children.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children.
• Adhere to nursery policies and procedures.

Skills

Childcare

Observation recording

Safeguarding

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 34.5 hours per week Monday - Friday. Candidates will be on a wage of £12.71 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wage after 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)