Nursery Apprentice

  • Company PIGLETS DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 1BH
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000038946
  • Application Deadline Date 08/11/2026
  • Start Date 09/11/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? We are a friendly nursery in Bursledon, Southampton, looking for a L3 Nursery Apprentice to join our team. You would be working and interacting directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Training to be Provided

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Educator
  • Functional Skills: Maths, English at level 2 minimum (Unless exempt)

End Point Assessment.

Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework. 

Future Prospects

  • Once you have completed your L3 Apprenticeship, you could 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 a 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 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 Showcase Tutor

Other Information

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.

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