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Early Years Apprentice

Woodlands Early Learning LTD · Southampton · posted 6 January 2026

Wage
£15,808 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
2 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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.

Your training

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Functional Skills: Maths and English (Unless exempt).

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

Where it leads

Once completing your Level 3 Apprenticeship you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

About Woodlands Early Learning LTD

Woodlands was established over 18 years ago and our ethos has remained the same now as it was back then. We have always strived to provide the best childcare setting possible not only for the children we care for but to raise the standard of childcare in general. We started out with that aim and over the years have gone above and beyond what we expected and hoped for. We invest in our staff to ensure they are highly qualified and experienced and truly enjoy what they do. We teach our children to care about each other, celebrate diversity and become part of their local community to ensure they grow into happy and responsible young people. Woodlands has grown rapidly since we opened and although we care for a lot more children than we did 18 years ago we still provide the highest level of care and attention to each and every child, ensuring they have more than enough space to be happy, confident, healthy and reach their full potential.

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042

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

  • 108 BARNES LANE, SARISBURY GREEN, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7BJ

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