Early Years Apprentice
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Company: Little Wisp Preschool
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Location: Southampton, SO30 2GL
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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-2000007782
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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: Shifts to be confirmed including 4 hours study time for Off the Job Training. Term time only (38 weeks per year)
Brief Description
Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local preschool (part of a small chain) in Hedge End, Southampton 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.