Nursery Apprentice

Showcasetraining; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Sarisbury Green, Southampton is seeking a Nursery Apprentice. This role offers on-the-job training and the potential for full-time employment. Responsibilities include creating a warm atmosphere, providing personal care, and adhering to nursery policies. The position is 38 hours per week with a starting wage of £7.55 per hour. Candidates must be prepared to engage fully with children's developmental needs and complete apprenticeship work as directed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be ready to complete all Apprenticeship work as set by the Assessor.
• Must be able to travel daily to the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and stimulating atmosphere for children.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as a key worker to observe and plan for children.
• Adhere to nursery policies and procedures.
• Safeguard and promote children's welfare.

Skills

Creating warm, friendly atmosphere

Childcare supervision

Emotional support for children

Communication with children

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Sarisbury Green, 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 38 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.