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Nursery Apprentice

Little Learners Daycare LTD · Portsmouth · posted 31 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 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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  • 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 Trainer

Your training

NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator including:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Where it leads

Upon completing your Level 3 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training if you're the right candidate for the role.

About Little Learners Daycare LTD

Little Learners Day Care founded in September 2004 at Nuffield Health Club, Hilsea. Three years later we relocated to a beautiful lodge in the heart of Portsmouth, which is situated in the grounds of St Marys Park, Fratton.
Little Learners believes that every child matters, we provide a secure, fun, caring, nurturing and educating environment for your child, we are very lucky that our lodge is all on one level and our children are able to interact with all our children and our team we are one big happy family, we have three age groups which have their own large rooms which are set out for the children to have free flow to all areas of learning. We have wonderful large garden, which has many exciting areas for the children to explore and learn through play.

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 skillsTeam 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

  • 28 CLARKES ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 5PR

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