Nursery Apprentice – Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery, Portsmouth

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Portsmouth is looking for a Nursery Apprentice. You will create a friendly and stimulating atmosphere for children while providing care and creating development plans. The position offers opportunities for full-time employment and progression to higher qualifications, with a wage of £7.55 per hour. Applicants must ensure they can travel daily to the nursery.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a warm and stimulating environment for children.
• Skills in providing care for children including feeding and changing.
• Ability to record observations and plan for children's development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a friendly atmosphere for emotional and educational development.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Record observations and plan development activities for children.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.