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Early Years Apprentice

Sticky Fingers Pre School · Millbrook · posted 6 October 2026

Wage
£20,192 a year
Hours
34.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
9 November 2026
Closing date
8 November 2026
Positions
2

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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
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the preschool's policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

Your training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.

At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Where it leads

Upon completing the Level 2 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto the L3 or for a full time role and further training.

About Sticky Fingers Pre School

Sticky Fingers have 5 pre-school settings in Millbrook, Shirley, Portswood and Sholing, Southampton.

We are a charity based preschool and are run by a voluntary committee of parents, carers, and supporters within the community.

We provide children aged 2-4 years (from 9 months within our toddler's area at our Newlands & Portswood settings) with exciting opportunities to learn and develop which helps them prepare for their transitions to school.
We offer spaces to children, depending on availability, for all government funded 3-4 year olds (from the term after their 3rd Birthday) and those in receipt of 2 year old funding and working families entitlements.
Paid sessions for children, prior to receiving government funding, may also be available dependant on ratios.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving 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

  • C/O NEWLANDS INFANTS SCHOOL, ULLSWATER ROAD, MILLBROOK, SOUTHAMPTON HANTS, SO16 9EA
  • Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PF

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