Apprenticeship · Early years

Nursery Practitioner apprentice

Little Lambs Pre School · Basingstoke · RG23

Wage: £6,656 a year
Estimated hourly equivalent: About £8.00 an hour£6,656 ÷ 16 hours ÷ 52 weeks. Assumes pay across 52 weeks; not an advertised hourly rate.
Hours: 16 a week
Apply by: 30 Dec 2026
Possible start date: 10 Jan 2027The actual start is agreed with the employer after interview.
Course: Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training provider: Shoots Training Limited
Posted: 12 Nov 2026
Reference: 2000063952

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About this apprenticeship

Supporting the children through play and learning
Planning and organising the day’s activity for the children
Will be a key worker for a small group
Help set up the areas
Tidy away at the end of the day – general housekeeping duties
Attend meetings and training
Support any interventions and communicate with the SENDCO
Follow Confidentiality policies and procedures
Support with all aspects of personal care
Mealtimes
Liaising with parents
Managing handovers with the key children’s parents
Manager the children’s scrap books (journals)

Working week: Monday to Friday, 09:00 / 15:00. Between 16 and 28 hours per week. Flexible.

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications the employer asks for

english (C/4 or above)
Maths (C/4 or above)
early years

About Little Lambs Preschool

Setting: Nursery (Ofsted registered)
Local authority: Hampshire
Registered places: 26
Advertised by: Little Lambs Pre School

Little Lambs Preschool operates within the larger community framework of Winklebury and Worting Parish Church, welcoming children aged 2 to 5 years old.

The preschool is open five days a week, aligning with the school term schedule, and extends its services to all families, regardless of their religious affiliation with the church.

As a part of this Christian community, the preschool is rooted in a Bible-based ethos, committed to nurturing young children in a friendly and inclusive environment.

The parent organisation, Winklebury and Worting Parish, has a rich history dating back to 1016, with the current church building designed in a 14th-century Gothic style.

They emphasise high standards of safeguarding for children, young people, and vulnerable adults, ensuring a secure and caring setting for all.

Families interested in the preschool are encouraged to visit their Facebook page for current updates and to contact the manager directly for inquiries.

The church also offers various community activities, including Sunday services with children’s programmes and opportunities for exploring Christian faith.

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How to apply

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Complete the application before 30 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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