Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: Dinky Ducks Day Care
  • Location: GOSPORT, PO13 8AA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000018810
  • 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? A friendly nursery in Gosport is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice to join the team. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
    Functional Skills: maths and English (Unless exempt)

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

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

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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