Early Years Apprentice

  • Company TWINKLE COTTAGE DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location PO1 5AJ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000059223
  • 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 Fratton, Portsmouth are looking for a L3 Early Years Apprentice to join their team. As a Early Years Apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.

Training to be Provided

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard for the Early Years Educator
  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4 hours 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 an Early Years 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. 

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