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Early Years Apprentice

Brook Pre-School · Southampton · posted 6 October 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
9 November 2026
Closing date
8 November 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your training

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.

Where it leads

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

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

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • BEECHWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL, JUNIPER RD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 4EG

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