Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: LEAPFROG NURSERY SCHOOL LTD
  • Location: HAMPSHIRE, PO5 3DZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000036142
  • Application Deadline Date: 05/07/2026
  • Start Date: 06/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 4
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly nursery in Southsea, Portsmouth, is looking for Level 3 Early Years Apprentices to join their team. You will contribute to creating a friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop. Duties include working and interacting directly with children on a daily basis.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 3 Apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Educator

  • Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2 minimum (unless exempt)

  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours of off-the-job training provided, including 4 hours of study time for coursework

Future Prospects


  • Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training

Vacancy Detail

As an Early Years apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.


This includes:



  • Under supervision, you will provide all aspects of care for children, including washing, changing and feeding

  • Acting as a key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them

  • 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 ensuring they are adhered to

  • Completing all work to the desired timescales as set by the showcase tutor

Other Information

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.

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