Early Years Apprentice Living Heritage Nursery
Living Heritage Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.
During your apprenticeship you will be required to;
To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.
Rewards and Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
- One hour of paid lunch break each day.
- Free uniform provided.
- An additional day's holiday awarded for each year of service, up to a maximum of 32 days' annual leave.
- Paid day off on your birthday.
- Additional paid travel incentives available after two full years of service.
Working Week
30 hours Monday to Friday, shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Qualifications Required
We are looking for a passionate and reliable individual with excellent communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English. The ideal candidate will have a calm, approachable nature and be confident in using their initiative.
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Caring
Skills Required
- Confident building relationships at all levels
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Awareness of Safeguarding
- Can work to guidelines and policies
- Uses initiative
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
You could progress to being a qualified Practitioner and beyond - choosing a career with opportunities to train while you’re working ensures career progression.
Apprenticeship Duration
12 Months
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Realise Training
Salary: £8.50 to £8.50 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: Southampton, SO14 3HY
Job type: Apprenticeship
Posting date: 7 Sept 2026
Closing date: 30 Sept 2026
Summary
Living Heritage Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.
During your apprenticeship you will be required to;
To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.
Rewards and Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
- One hour of paid lunch break each day.
- Free uniform provided.
- An additional day's holiday awarded for each year of service, up to a maximum of 32 days' annual leave.
- Paid day off on your birthday.
- Additional paid travel incentives available after two full years of service.
Working Week
30 hours Monday to Friday, shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Qualifications Required
We are looking for a passionate and reliable individual with excellent communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English. The ideal candidate will have a calm, approachable nature and be confident in using their initiative.
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Caring
Skills Required
- Confident building relationships at all levels
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Awareness of Safeguarding
- Can work to guidelines and policies
- Uses initiative
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
You could progress to being a qualified Practitioner and beyond - choosing a career with opportunities to train while you’re working ensures career progression.
Apprenticeship Duration
12 Months
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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