Early Years Apprentice
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Company: HIVE DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL LTD
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Location: SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6EA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000037232
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Are you looking to train in Early Years Childcare? Friendly, new nursery in Hythe, Hampshire is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
- Functional Skills: English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
- Paediatric First Aid
- End Point Assessment
- Training was completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours of off-the-job training provided, including 4 hours of study time provided for coursework
Future Prospects
Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training.
Vacancy Detail
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children.
This includes:
- 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
- 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
- Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor
Other Information
Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.