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Early Years Apprentice

Explorers Day Nursery · Southampton · posted 11 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
4 October 2026
Positions
1

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As an Early Years apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

  • Creating a 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 a 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
  • Completing work to the desired timeframe for Showcase Training Tutor
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to

Your training

  • L3 Standard Apprenticeship for the Early Years Educator
  • Functional Skills: English and Maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
  • End Point Assessment

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

Where it leads

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training.

About Explorers Day Nursery

Explorers Nursery is a part of a small local chain of nurseries that cater for children from 2 months to 5 years.

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 skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Adanac Drive, Southampton, SO16 0AS

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