Early Years Apprentice
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Company: Fairlands Day Nursery (Bright Stars)
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Location: Southampton, SO32 2HY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,704.00 per year
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01107
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 06/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Fairlands Day Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting childrens learning, play and development and building key relationships.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
Personal Qualities
A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature
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 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Fairlands Day Nursery is seeking a passionate and caring Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this Early Years Apprentice role, you must have a genuine love for children and a warm, nurturing approach. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times. You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment. One of the exciting aspects of this role includes working in our Forest School, where children enjoy activities such as building, exploring, bug hunting, and crafting. Located in the village of Shedfield, Hampshire, our nursery is set in a beautifully renovated Victorian schoolhouse with extensive outdoor facilities including a playground, field, vegetable plot, and forest school. In return, we offer a range of benefits including a paid day off on your birthday, childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a healthcare scheme, provided uniform, a supportive management team, ongoing training and development opportunities, and staff rewards and events.
Other Information
DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company