Nursery Apprentice

Daisy Chain Nursery · Basingstoke · posted 6 May 2026

Wage

£16,640 a year

Hours

40 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 9 Months

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Early years educator (level 3)

Starts

3 August 2026

Closing date

2 August 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 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, including washing, changing, and feeding
Acting as a 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
Completing work to the desired timeframe for Showcase Training Tutor
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills: English and maths at level 2 (unless exempt)
End Point Assessment
Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4 hours of study time provided for coursework

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training

Daisy Chain Nursery is a part of a small local chain of nurseries that cater for children from 2 months to 5 years.

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

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience