Early Years Apprentice
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Company: Little Shipmates Day Nursery
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Location: Southampton, SO45 5DB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-1000342284
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Hythe is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.
Training to be Provided
- NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Functional Skills maths and English at level 1 minimum (Unless exempt)
- Training completed via work based visits at the nursery and 4 hour study time provided for coursework
Future Prospects
- Upon completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered the chance to progress to Level 3 or 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 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
Other Information
Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.
NB- If the desired candidate already holds a valid L2 Early Years qualification or sufficient experience, the L3 Diploma is available on an 18 month basis.