Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: Denmead Preschool
  • Location: Waterlooville, PO7 6PW
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,015.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000037236
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed including 4 hours study time for Off the Job Training, but up to 35 hours per week total. We are open from 8.00am-5.00pm during term time, plus selected holiday club weeks

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, preschool in Denmead, Hampshire is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will 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 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:



  • NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator

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

  • Paediatric First Aid

  • Training completed via work-based visits at the preschool and 4 hours of study time provided for coursework

Future Prospects


  • Upon completing the Level 3 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity for a full time role and further training

Vacancy Detail

As an Early Years 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 

  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children

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

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  • Being aware of the preschool's 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

Ready to start your adventure?