Nursery Apprentice

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Havant is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to train in childcare. This role involves creating a nurturing environment, providing care for children, and supporting their emotional, social, and educational development. You will be responsible for tasks such as observing and planning activities for children, alongside completing apprenticeship requirements. The position offers 30 hours per week at £7.55 per hour, with opportunities for full-time employment and further qualifications after 12 months.

Benefits

Opportunity to secure full-time employment

Training provided for Early Years Educator Level 3

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care for children under supervision.
• Ability to create a warm and friendly environment.
• Understanding of nursery policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating atmosphere for children's development.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as a key worker for a small group of children.
• Complete all apprenticeship work as required.
• Attend to the personal and emotional needs of children.
• Safeguard and promote children's welfare.

Skills

Emotional and social development in children

Personal care for children

Observation and planning skills

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Havant 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 £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.