Early Years Apprentice

Southampton, SO32 2HY

Ref: VAC-01107

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,704.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 16/10/2025

Start Date: 23/10/2025

Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Fairlands Day Nursery (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 1

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.

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

Future Prospects

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company

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.

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Early Years Apprentice