Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: WOODLANDS EARLY LEARNING LTD
  • Location: SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7BJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000007107
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 38 Hours paid per week. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? Large, friendly nursery in Sarisbury Green, near Southampton is looking for L3 Early Years Apprentices 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 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Functional Skills: Maths and English (Unless exempt).


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

Future Prospects

Once completing your Level 3 Apprenticeship you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

Vacancy Detail


  • 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. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042

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