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Nursery Apprentice

Sunshine Nurseries LTD · Southampton · posted 6 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 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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As a Nursery 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 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

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Functional Skills: English and maths 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

  • You may be offered a full time position and further training

About Sunshine Nurseries LTD

Providing education and care for children between the ages of 4 months and 5 years and allowing them to be cared for by others requires trust. A world of discovery awaits and every day is an adventure during the precious and exciting early years of life. At Sunshine nursery, we ensure children embark on these adventures in a loving, safe and stimulating setting, learning about their world in a warm and welcoming way. We believe in the uniqueness of each child, in embracing their individuality and encouraging personal expression. Our dedicated team is passionate about seeing children flourish and to help them reach their full learning potential through innovative, creative and focussed play.

Things to consider

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

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation 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

  • 36 THORNBURY AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5BR

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