Nursery Apprentice – Little Gems Day Nursery, Petersfield

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Petersfield is seeking a Nursery Apprentice. This role involves creating a nurturing environment for children and performing key childcare duties. The apprenticeship offers training leading to a Level 3 qualification, with the potential for full-time employment. Interested candidates should confirm their ability to commute daily and can contact James for further details.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for children.
• Experience or willingness to perform childcare duties.
• Ability to observe children and plan for their development.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children including washing and feeding.
• Act as key worker to a small group of children.
• Complete all Apprenticeship work as required.

Skills

Creating a stimulating atmosphere

Childcare duties

Observation and planning

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Petersfield, 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 nursery's 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 £8.00 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.