Early Years Apprentice

  • Company THORNEY ISLAND NURSERY
  • Location EMSWORTH, PO10 8DH
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000063725
  • Application Deadline Date 06/12/2026
  • Start Date 07/12/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Shifts to be confirmed. Term time only (38 weeks per year).

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery on Thorney Island, 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.

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