Nursery Apprentice

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Fareham 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.

What you'll do

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 nurseries' policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to

Training

• Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
• 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

After the apprenticeship

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Desired: 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.

About the employer

Turtles Day Nursery has been a well established and well known Day Nursery for over 10 years. We have built up an excellent reputation in the Portsmouth area for being a caring Nursery and encouraging strong partnerships between ourselves and the families who attend Turtles Day Nursery. We have now moved to Fareham to continue our journey and our mission.

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