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Early Years Apprentice

Leapfrog Nursery School LTD · Portsmouth · posted 10 June 2026

Wage
£14,144 a year
Hours
34 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
2 August 2026
Positions
4

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

This includes:

  • 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
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to the desired timescales as set by the showcase tutor

Your training

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

Where it leads

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

About Leapfrog Nursery School LTD

Our fresh, fun and welcoming nurseries satisfy a child’s innate curiosity and sense of independence. Every child is able to explore designated art areas and quality natural sensory resources which capture young children’s imagination and build on individual interests, inspiring children to actively learn through purposeful play.
Each of our Southsea nurseries has a large outdoor space complete with trees, wild areas and allotments. Children have the freedom to run and climb and to discover nature in all its elements in a controlled, safe and secure environment. Our award winning gardens provide the opportunity for children to develop resilience, persistence and to become measured risk takers.

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

  • 13 YARBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 3DZ
  • 19 Villiers Road, Southsea, PO5 2NR

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