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Nursery Apprentice

Turtles Day Nursery Limited · Fareham · posted 4 August 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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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 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 nurseries' policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to

Your training

  • Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
  • 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

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

About Turtles Day Nursery Limited

Turtles Day Nursery has been a well established and well known Day Nursery for over 10 years. We have built up an excellent reputation in the Portsmouth area for being a caring Nursery and encouraging strong partnerships between ourselves and the families who attend Turtles Day Nursery. We have now moved to Fareham to continue our journey and our mission.

Things to consider

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam 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

  • 207 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EN

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