Education apprenticeships in Southampton
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Early Years Educator Apprentice
HURSLEY CHILDCARE HUB LTD · Southampton, SO21
- Wage:
- £16,640 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 19 Nov 2027
- Starts:
- 26 Nov 2027
- Hours:
- 40 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 3 Months
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<p>• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the nursery.<br>• To implement the daily routine in the room.<br>• To work together as a team supporting each other for the benefit of the children.</p>
Working week: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday within the hours of 07:30 - 18:00.
Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience
Positions: 2
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Childcare Apprenticeship
WOODLANDS EARLY LEARNING LTD · SOUTHAMPTON, SO31
- Wage:
- £15,704 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 16 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 1 Dec 2026
- Hours:
- 37.75 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 6 Months
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<p>An Early Years Apprenticeship combines practical experience with training to learn how to care for and support children’s learning and development. Apprentices work in settings such as nurseries, helping plan activities, keep children safe and support their individual needs while working towards a recognised qualification.</p>
Working week: Woodlands Early Learning Southampton is open all year-round; from 07.30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday The successful candidate will be required to work 38 hours per week, over 4 days and shift patterns will be discussed
Training provider: SHOOTS TRAINING LIMITED
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
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Early Years Apprentice
STICKY FINGERS PRE SCHOOL · Southampton, SO15
- Wage:
- £20,192 a year
- Course:
- Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 34.5 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 3 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, preschool in Southampton, Hampshire is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.</p>
Working week: Monday - 8.00am - 4.00pm (7.5 hours) Tuesday - 8.00am - 3.30pm (7 hours) Wednesday 8.30am - 3.30pm (6.5 hours) Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm (6.5 hours) Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (7 hours)
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 2
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Early Years Apprentice
BROOK PRE-SCHOOL · SOUTHAMPTON, SO18
- Wage:
- £15,600 a year
- Course:
- Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 37.5 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 3 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in Early Years Childcare? Friendly, local preschool in Southampton is looking for a Level 2 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Preschool Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children including personal care, safeguarding and helping children develop against the EYFS.</p>
Working week: 37.5 hours per week as per rota, Monday to Friday. Working hours TBC.
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
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Early Years Apprentice
WOODLANDS EARLY LEARNING LTD · SOUTHAMPTON, SO31
- Wage:
- £15,808 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 38 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 3 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in childcare? Large, friendly nursery in Sarisbury Green, near Southampton is looking for L3 Early Years Apprentices to join their team. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.</p>
Working week: 38 Hours paid per week. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
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Early Years Apprentice
PIXIES TREE LTD · Southampton, SO19
- Wage:
- £16,640 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 40 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 3 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Woolston, Southampton are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.</p>
Working week: Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
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Early Years Apprentice
PIXIES DAY NURSERY AND PIXIES TOO LTD · SOUTHAMPTON, SO31
- Wage:
- £15,808 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 38 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 6 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local preschool in Locks Heath is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their team in the baby room. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.</p>
Working week: Monday- Friday. Hours to be discussed.
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
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Nursery Apprentice
ST JAMES PARK ROAD NURSERY · Southampton, SO16
- Wage:
- £12,480 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 30 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 6 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Shirley, Southampton are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. You will be acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them.</p>
Working week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
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Nursery Apprentice
PIGLETS DAY NURSERY LTD · BURSLEDON, SO31
- Wage:
- £16,640 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 40 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 9 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in childcare? We are a friendly nursery in Bursledon, Southampton, looking for a L3 Nursery Apprentice to join our team. You would be working and interacting directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.</p>
Working week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
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Early Years Apprentice
HIVE DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL LTD · SOUTHAMPTON, SO45
- Wage:
- £12,480 a year
- Course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closes:
- 8 Nov 2026
- Starts:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Hours:
- 30 a week
- Duration:
- 1 Year 6 Months
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<p>Are you looking to train in Early Years Childcare? Friendly, new nursery in Hythe, Hampshire is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.</p>
Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Positions: 1
Levels
- Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs (e.g. early years practitioner)
- Level 3 – equivalent to A levels (e.g. teaching assistant, early years educator)
- Level 5–6 – higher and degree level (e.g. postgraduate teacher apprenticeship)
Pay from April 2026
At least £8.00 an hour if you're under 19 or in your first year. After that, the minimum wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over).
How to apply
- Pick an apprenticeship below
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK
- The employer and training provider contact you
How apprenticeships work
You work for the employer, get paid a wage, and spend part of your time training with a provider towards a recognised qualification. You apply on GOV.UK, and the employer and training provider handle the rest.
Questions about education 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.
How do I apply?
Choose Apply on GOV.UK. Applications go through the government's Find an apprenticeship service, not through SchoolJobs.
Where do these adverts come from?
From Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), refreshed daily. Adverts that close or are removed there are taken off SchoolJobs.
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Apprenticeship adverts from Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), Department for Education. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 5 Nov 2026.