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Early Years Apprentice

Whiteley Pre School · Whiteley · posted 10 September 2026

Wage
£13,520 a year
Hours
32.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
4 October 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
  • 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 3 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity for a full time role and further training

About Whiteley Pre School

Whiteley Preschool is a charity-run, committee-led preschool serving Whiteley, Hampshire. It operates from two locations and focuses on play-based, child-led early education.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAnalytical 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

  • WHITELEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, GULL COPPICE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, PO15 7LA

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