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Early Years Apprentice

Thorney Island Nursery · Emsworth · posted 22 May 2026

Wage
£12,480 to £19,827.60 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
2 August 2026
Positions
1

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

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 
  • 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

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
  • Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the preschool and 4 hours of study time provided for coursework

Where it leads

  • Upon completing the level 3 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity for a full time role and further training

About Thorney Island Nursery

We are a Nursery located within Baker Barracks Thorney Island. 

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Thorney Island Nursery opened in January 2004 having previously operated as a crèche since 1987. The nursery is committee run and mainly serves army personnel and the local community.

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We provide term time childcare for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Our nursery operates across two dedicated buildings.​

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The Baby room is designed for children aged 9 months to 2 years 6 months, this space features a self-contained, astro-turfed garden, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for our youngest attendees.

 

The Pre-school building caters for children aged from 2 years 6 months up to school age. This larger facility includes a spacious main room, a smaller room for focused activities, a snack room and a generous outdoor garden for various activities.

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 skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or C and above) — essential
  • GCSE L2 Early Years (grade Pass) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or C and above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • BAKER BARRACKS, THORNEY ISLAND, EMSWORTH, PO10 8DH

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