Apprenticeship · Early years
Early Years Apprentice
Penguin Preschool · Fareham
- Wage
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Apply by
- 7 Dec 2026
- Possible start date
- Earliest 8 Dec 2026 – the actual start is agreed with the employer after interview
- Course
- Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Training provider
- SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
- Reference
- 2000061708
About this apprenticeship
As an Early Years 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
- Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
- Acting as key worker for a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Being aware of the preschool's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
- Completing all work to desired timescales as set by the Showcase Tutor
Working week: Monday - Friday (term time only) - wage is pro rata. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English (grade 4 or C and above) – desired
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4 or C and above) – desired
About Penguin Pre-School
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Registered places
- 18
- Advertised by
- Penguin Preschool
Our preschool has a front room set with role play, small world and construction resources. Our kitchen holds the art activities as well as maths and literacy.The kitchen leads out into the garden.
In our garden we have a mud kitchen, sand and water play, an area for digging and exploring, a mark making area and a house for role play activities. The children have access to storage holding resources that can be adapted and developed to reflect their ideas.
We also have an artelier (artists studio). The artelier is a room where children work cooperatively to create ideas with the minimum of adult input. Their work is left in place each session so that the children can develop their ideas over the coming weeks and months.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 7 Dec 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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Questions about apprenticeships
Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.
How much are apprentices paid?
From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.
Do I need GCSEs to start?
Not always. Many apprenticeships accept people without GCSE English and maths and help you achieve them during the apprenticeship. Each advert lists what the employer asks for.
How long does an apprenticeship last?
At least 8 months, and most school and nursery apprenticeships take 12 to 24 months. Each advert shows its expected duration.
Can I become a teacher through an apprenticeship?
Yes. A teaching assistant or early years apprenticeship is a common first step, and graduates can train through the postgraduate teacher apprenticeship.
What qualification will I get?
Each advert names its course, for example Early years educator (level 3) or Teaching assistant (level 3), which are recognised qualifications.
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