Nursery Apprentice – Twinkle Star, Portsmouth

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

Job summary

A friendly local nursery in Portsmouth is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to provide care for children and create a stimulating environment. This role offers the potential for full-time employment and progression to higher qualifications. Duties include supporting children's care, observing their development, and adhering to nursery policies. Candidates earn £7.55 per hour, increasing to minimum wage after 12 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a warm and stimulating atmosphere for children.
• Willingness to provide care under supervision.
• Ability to assist with personal and emotional needs of children.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly atmosphere for children's development.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as key worker recording observations 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.

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 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