Early Years Apprentice
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Company: LITTLE LAMBS NURSERY (PORTSMOUTH) LTD
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Location: Portsmouth, PO2 0UF
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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-2000026053
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Application Deadline Date: 07/06/2026
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Start Date: 08/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Hilsea, Portsmouth is looking for a 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
- Level 3 Apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Educator
- Functional Skills: English and maths at level 2 (unless exempt)
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
- End point assessment
- Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework
Future Prospects
Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training.
Vacancy Detail
As a nursery apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children.
This includes:
- Creating a 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
- Completing work to the desired timeframe for Showcase Training tutor
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
Other Information
Please check that you can travel to this employer's location on a daily basis before applying.