Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: LITTLE MONKEY MINDERS LIMITED
  • Location: BH24 1DZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000011917
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Are you looking to train in Early Years Childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Ringwood, Hampshire is looking for a Level 3 Nursery 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 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

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

  • End Point Assessment

  • Training was completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours of off-the-job training provided, including 4 hours of study time provided for coursework 

Future Prospects


  • Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress to Level 3 or get 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 Tutor

Other Information

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

Ready to start your adventure?