Early Years Apprentice

Pixies Tree LTD · Southampton · posted 20 August 2026

Wage

£16,640 a year

Hours

40 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Early years educator (level 3)

Starts

5 October 2026

Closing date

4 October 2026

Positions

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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

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

Upon completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

Our Childcare Nursery is located in Woolston on the main Portsmouth Road into Southampton, in an old Victorian house.

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

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