Early Years Apprentice
BLOSSOMING MINDS DAYCARE LTD

This role requires you to be focused on children, flexible, reliable, mentally resilient, and a good listener. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills through formal apprenticeship training, gaining knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and effective communication

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What will the apprentice be doing?

• Welcoming children and families
• Greet children warmly at arrival
• Support smooth transitions from parents to nursery
• Supporting children’s care and wellbeing
• Help with nappy changing, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Assist at mealtimes, including preparing snacks and helping children eat safely
• Monitor children’s health, comfort, and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with learning and play activities
• Set up and support structured and free-play activities
• Encourage children to explore, be creative, and develop skills
• Support multi-language and multi-cultural experiences
• Observation and record-keeping
• Observe and document children’s development and learning
• Assist with assessments and progress tracking for each child
• Supporting behaviour and social skills
• Promote positive behaviour and model respect and kindness
• Encourage sharing, turn-taking, and collaboration
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Assist with tidying toys and activity areas
• Follow health and safety procedures, including hygiene routines
• Participate in fire drills and risk assessments
• Teamwork and communication
• Work closely with qualified staff and follow instructions
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, children, and parents
• Contribute ideas for activities and nursery improvements
• Flexibility and adapting to needs
• Support different age groups and activities as needed
• Adapt to changes in the daily routine or special activities
• Professional development
• Attend training sessions as part of the apprenticeship
• Reflect on your practice and seek guidance from mentors

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To be discussed with employer on competition of apprenticeship. 
 

Annual wage

£11,778 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date

31 Mar 2026

Date posted

20 Mar 2026

Reference number

2000022382

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) Desired

Things to consider

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check