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Early Years Apprentice

LITTLE 1 NURSERY LTD · EASTLEIGH

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
8 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago

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What you would do

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly nursery in Chandlers Ford is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice to join the team. You will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Day to day

  • 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
  • Functional Skills: Maths and English (unless exempt)
  • Paediatric First Aid

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

Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Working week

40-hours paid per week. Monday to 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

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

After the apprenticeship

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

Where

EASTLEIGH, South East (SO53).

About LITTLE 1 NURSERY LTD

Little 1 Nursery is an exceptional day nursery set in a third of an acre in the heart of Chandlers Ford. The building is an extended bungalow with a large garden for children aged 3 months to school age. Chandlers Ford has recently undergone large extensions and refurbishment.

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.

Early Years Apprentice, LITTLE 1 NURSERY LTD