Apprenticeship · Early years
Nursery Apprentice
BRIGHT BEGGININGS NURSERY LIMITED · Havant
- Wage
- £15,392 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Apply by
- 2 Dec 2026
- Possible start date
- From 30 Dec 2026
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- SHOOTS TRAINING LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000062180
About this apprenticeship
- Childcare and Supervision: Provide attentive care and supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of young children.
- Learning and Development: Support children’s learning, development and social skills through age-appropriate activities and play.
- Health and Safety: Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment in accordance with nursery policies and procedures.
- Personal Care: Assist children with toileting, nappy changing, handwashing, dressing and mealtimes as required.
- Play and Activities: Organise and participate in creative activities, storytelling, singing, outdoor play and educational games.
- Emotional Support: Encourage positive behaviour, build children’s confidence and provide comfort and reassurance.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and carers about children’s progress and daily needs.
- Safeguarding: Follow child protection procedures and report any concerns regarding a child’s welfare.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with nursery staff to provide high-quality care and support each child’s individual needs.
- Observation and Reporting: Monitor children’s development, record observations and report any concerns to the appropriate staff.
Working week: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00.
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in english (grade C/4 or above) – desired
- GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above) – desired
- early years level 2 in early years (grade pass) – desired
About Bright Beginnings Nursery
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Registered places
- 40
- Advertised by
- BRIGHT BEGGININGS NURSERY LIMITED
We are delighted to introduce you to Bright Beginnings Nursery Ltd. Our nursery is located in Denvilles, Havant and was officially opened by the Mayoress of Havant on 29 August 2009.
We are a family business, and Tracey has been a Primary School Teacher since 1998. We have three children; Nicholas, Harriet and Luke, and are very much aware of the delicate balance between work and family life, so the Nursery is here to help.
At the nursery we strive to support children’s development so that they may grow to be strong, independent individuals based on loving and secure relationships. The children in our care are all valued as individuals and each is an important member of Bright Beginnings Nursery. We provide a family atmosphere where they can learn through play in a safe, fun and caring environment.
The nursery is approved and registered by OFSTED meeting all the required standards. We are able to offer daily places for 40 children from 3 months until they start school.
The Baby Unit known as “Butterfly Wood” is for children between 3 months – 2 years and six months. The nursery is equipped with a dedicated nursery room for babies and toddlers with the benefit of a soundproof sleep room. This room is equipped with a Webcam monitoring system and, in addition, babies are checked every 10 minutes by a member of staff. There are also quiet areas where the children can rest comfortably undisturbed yet closely monitored.
We have a separate Pre-School Room known as “Badger Wood” for children from 2 years and six months to school age.
The nursery also provides freshly cooked food from our kitchen prepared on a daily basis by the Nursery Cook.
The nursery is surrounded by a large garden which is completely enclosed with fencing providing a safe area for children to play in. There is a giant sand pit, a meadow trail, a vegetable patch, large attractive trees for shade with seating, a range of outdoor toys including painting, water play and numerous activities that are sometimes associated more with the indoors e.g. home corner, dressing up and even a reading area complete with log seats.
Entrance to the nursery is via a long driveway with extensive parking for parents directly in front of the building. There is also 10 designated cycle/buggy parking spaces.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 2 Dec 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and SHOOTS TRAINING LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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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?
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How long does an apprenticeship last?
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