Early Years Apprentice

Are you looking to train in childcare? Large, friendly nursery in Sarisbury Green, near Southampton is looking for L3 Early Years Apprentices to join their team. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

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 Tutor.

Training

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Functional Skills: Maths and English (Unless exempt).

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

After the apprenticeship

Once completing your Level 3 Apprenticeship you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Logical
• 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

Woodlands was established over 18 years ago and our ethos has remained the same now as it was back then. We have always strived to provide the best childcare setting possible not only for the children we care for but to raise the standard of childcare in general. We started out with that aim and over the years have gone above and beyond what we expected and hoped for.

We invest in our staff to ensure they are highly qualified and experienced and truly enjoy what they do. We teach our children to care about each other, celebrate diversity and become part of their local community to ensure they grow into happy and responsible young people.

Woodlands has grown rapidly since we opened and although we care for a lot more children than we did 18 years ago we still provide the highest level of care and attention to each and every child, ensuring they have more than enough space to be happy, confident, healthy and reach their full potential.

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 3 Months
• Hours: 38 hours a week. Working week: 38 Hours paid per week. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,808 a year