Nursery Apprentice – Little Shipmates, Southampton

Showcasetraining; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Southampton is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to create a warm, friendly atmosphere for children while providing necessary care. This role offers 40 hours per week at £8.00 per hour, with opportunities for full-time employment and professional advancement. Training includes Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a stimulating environment for children.
• Willingness to support children's personal and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children under supervision.
• Act as key worker for a small group of children.
• Complete all apprenticeship work as required.
• Safeguard and promote children's welfare.

Skills

Creating warm atmosphere

Caring for children

Observational skills

Adhering to policies

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 £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