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Early Years Apprentice

PIXIES TREE LTD · Southampton

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
8 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Woolston, Southampton are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.

Day to day

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

  • 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

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

  • Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 3 minimum (unless exempt)

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

Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Working week

Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 or C and above (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 or C and above (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Upon completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

Where

Southampton, South East (SO19).

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About PIXIES TREE LTD

Our Childcare Nursery is located in Woolston on the main Portsmouth Road into Southampton, in an old Victorian house.

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.

Reference 2000049124.

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