Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: SUNSHINE NURSERIES LTD
  • Location: SO15 5BR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000011380
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Shirley, Southampton are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. You 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

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:



  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)

  • End Point Assessment


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

Future Prospects


  • You may be offered a full time position and further training

Vacancy Detail

As a Nursery 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

  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Trainer

Other Information

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.

Ready to start your adventure?