Nursery Apprentice – Twinkle Star Day Nursery, Portsmouth

Showcasetraining; Portsmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Portsmouth is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to create a nurturing environment for children. The role offers training towards qualifications and a potential full-time position. Candidates will work 40 hours a week and receive a starting wage of £7.55 per hour, increasing after 12 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a warm, friendly atmosphere for children.
• Experience in providing care for children under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as key worker and record observations for a small group of children.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

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 Portsmouth, 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 Wageafter 12 months of employment.

Training to be provided by Showcase Training:

• NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (15 Months) OR
• NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator (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