Nursery Apprentice – Little Shipmates Nursery @ The Crescent, Southampton

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Southampton is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to foster a warm and educational environment for children. Responsibilities include providing care, supporting their development, and adhering to nursery policies. The position offers 40 hours per week at a starting wage of £7.55 per hour, with training leading to Level 3 Apprenticeship in Early Years Education. Ideal for those passionate about childcare and willing to learn.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but enthusiasm for childcare is essential.
• Must be willing to learn and complete apprenticeship assignments.

Responsibilities

• Create warm, friendly atmosphere for children's development.
• Provide care for children including washing, changing, feeding.
• Act as a key worker and record children's observations.
• Complete apprenticeship work set by assessor.
• Assist with personal and emotional needs of children.
• Ensure adherence to nursery policies.

Skills

Creating warm, friendly atmosphere

Childcare responsibilities

Observation and planning

Safeguarding children

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Southampton, 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 nurseries 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 £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