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Early Years Apprentice

Little Shipmates Day Nursery · Southampton · posted 6 May 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
2 August 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 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

Your training

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 
  • Functional Skills maths and English at level 1 minimum (Unless exempt) 
  • Training completed via work based visits at the nursery and 4 hour study time provided for coursework 

Where it leads

  • Upon completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered the chance to progress to Level 3 or a full-time position and further training

About Little Shipmates Day Nursery

Little Shipmates is a very warm and homely setting, with a real sense of family. The building benefits from air conditioning, large gardens and strong community links.

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. NB- If the desired candidate already holds a valid L2 Early Years qualification or sufficient experience, the L3 Diploma is available on an 18 month basis.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care 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

  • 1 Malwood Road West, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5DB

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