Nursery Apprentice

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 be acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them.

What you'll do

• 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

Training

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator including:

• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
• Paediatric First Aid
• End-Point Assessment (EPA)

After the apprenticeship

Upon completing your Level 3 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training if you're the right candidate for the role.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4 or C and above)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4 or C and above)

Things to consider

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.

About the employer

St. James Nursery and Pre-School, opened in 1976 and has its home opposite St. James Park in Shirley, Southampton. We are a private, family-owned nursery. We were previously known as St James Park Road Nursery. We are an 'Accredited Curiosity Approach' Nursery and also the first nursery in Southampton to achieve the Southampton Gold Healthy Early Years Award

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year