Nursery Apprentice

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Portsmouth is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to create a warm environment for children. Responsibilities include providing care, being a key worker, and completing apprenticeship tasks. This full-time role offers training towards Early Years Practitioner and Educator qualifications, with a starting wage of £7.55 per hour, raising to National Minimum Wage after 12 months. Ideal candidates must be able to travel to the nursery daily and have a passion for childcare.

Qualifications

• Be able to create a stimulating environment for children's development.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding as needed.
• Act as key worker for a small group of children.

Responsibilities

• Create warm and friendly atmosphere for children.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Record observations and plan activities for children.

Skills

Creating warm, friendly atmosphere

Childcare supervision

Observation and planning

Understanding nursery policies

Safeguarding children

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Early Years Educator Level 3

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Southsea, Portsmouth, 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 37.5 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 Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (12 months) OR
• 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.