Childcare Apprenticeship – Blackpool

Shapinglives; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 8,265 - 13,776; Part time

Job summary

Pebbles Day Nursery in Lancashire is seeking an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner to study toward their Level 2 apprenticeship while gaining practical nursery experience in a caring, supportive setting. You'll assist with planning age-appropriate activities for children aged 0–5, help maintain a safe, clean environment, and work closely with qualified staff to develop your skills and knowledge.

This role includes attending team meetings, completing apprenticeship assignments on time, and

Qualifications

• Enrolment in an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Assist in providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Help meet children's individual care needs, including feeding, toileting, changing, and supporting personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and safeguarding.
• Observe children's development and contribute to recording their progress under the guidance of qualified practitioners.
• Promote children's emotional wellbeing, independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety throughout the nursery.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, and confidentiality policies at all times.
• Assist with setting up and tidying learning environments and resources.
• Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, mandatory training, and college or apprenticeship sessions.
• Complete all assignments for your apprenticeship in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge and skills in everyday practice.
• Work as part of the nursery team to provide high-quality care and education.

Education

Apprenticeship (Early Years Practitioner) L2

Job description

Pebbles Day Nursery are looking for a new Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship L2

About the Role

As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, you will work towards a recognised Early Years qualification while gaining practical experience in a nursery setting. You will support the delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where every child can learn, develop, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Assist in providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Help meet children's individual care needs, including feeding, toileting, changing, and supporting personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and safeguarding.
• Observe children's development and contribute to recording their progress under the guidance of qualified practitioners.
• Promote children's emotional wellbeing, independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety throughout the nursery.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, and confidentiality policies at all times.
• Assist with setting up and tidying learning environments and resources.
• Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, mandatory training, and college or apprenticeship sessions.
• Complete all assignments for your apprenticeship in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge and skills in everyday practice.
• Work as part of the nursery team to provide high-quality care and education.