Nursery Apprentice – Happy Mindz, Wickham in Fareham

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Wickham is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

As an apprentice your duties would include:

• Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally.
• Under supervision, providing 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.
• Completing all Apprenticeship work as set by Showcase Training Assessor.
• 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.

This role is 30 hours per week Monday – Friday. Candidates will be on a wage of £8 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wage after 12 months of employment.

Training to be provided by Showcase Training:

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• OR Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (unless exempt).

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. Should you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.