Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: PIXIES TREE LTD
  • Location: Southampton, SO19 9BE
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000049124
  • 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? Friendly, local nursery in Woolston, Southampton are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 3 minimum (unless exempt)


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

Future Prospects

Upon completing the Level 3 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. 

Ready to start your adventure?