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Early Years Apprentice

Hive Day Nursery and Preschool LTD · Southampton · posted 15 June 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 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

  • Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • End Point Assessment
  • Training was completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours of off-the-job training provided, including 4 hours of study time provided for coursework

Where it leads

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

About Hive Day Nursery and Preschool LTD

‘Welcome to Hive!’
A place where our incredible workers will protect your young and nurture them to dream big and learn in a beautiful ‘home from home’ environment.

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

  • 43-45 SOUTH STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6EA

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