Nursery Apprentice
Piglets Day Nursery LTD · Bursledon · posted 24 June 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
1
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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
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
- Completing all work to the desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor
Your training
- NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Educator
- Functional Skills: Maths, English at level 2 minimum (Unless exempt)
End Point Assessment.
Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework.
Where it leads
- Once you have completed your L3 Apprenticeship, you could be offered a full-time position and further training
About Piglets Day Nursery LTD
At Piglets, we have created a relaxing environment for children to enjoy, learn and achieve. We work closely in partnership with parents as they know their children best and we feel that this approach enables them to reach their full potential whilst at the nursery. We ensure to encourage their independence and confidence ready to go to school when the time comes! We strongly value the feedback and suggestions from our parents to ensure we are constantly improving and providing best possible practice.
All of our staff are friendly, enthusiastic and qualified to cater for all your children’s needs. All staff members either hold or are working towards a minimum of a Level 3 equivalent childcare qualification.
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
Attention to detailOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4 or C and above) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4 or C and above) — desired
Where you'll work
- MAYFIELDS, PYLANDS LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 1BH
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