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Early Years Apprentice

BROOK PRE-SCHOOL · SOUTHAMPTON

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Pay
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 a week
Length
15 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 Early Years Childcare? Friendly, local preschool in Southampton is looking for a Level 2 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Preschool Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children including personal care, safeguarding and helping children develop against the EYFS.

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 practitioner (level 2)

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.

  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
  • End Point Assessment

Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours off-the-job training provided including 4-hours study time provided for coursework.

Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Working week

37.5 hours per week as per rota, Monday to Friday. Working hours TBC.

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

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress to Level 3 or offered a full-time position and further training.

Where

SOUTHAMPTON, South East (SO18).

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About BROOK PRE-SCHOOL

At Brook Early Years we aim to help ALL children be the best they can be. Life is a journey; the experiences children receive at Brook will help give them the courage and strength to cross new bridges.

Things to consider

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Reference 2000057465.

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