Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: MUNCHKINS KINDERGARTEN LTD
  • Location: SPALDING, PE11 2XA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000012976
  • Application Deadline Date: 28/03/2026
  • Start Date: 01/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, flexible working hours between 07:00 - 18:00.

Brief Description

We are looking for someone who is passionate about giving children the best start in life. We have an opening for an Early Years Apprentice in our nursery working with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. The right candidate must have a knowledge of child development and have a thirst to grow professionally.

Training to be Provided


  • Training will be provided by Riverside Training (Spalding) Ltd

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  • Training is work-based meaning you spend the majority of time within the workplace but will be released into the centre periodically if needed

  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

  • During this apprenticeship, you will work towards learning the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the Early Years Educator Standard and you will work towards the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years' Educator  Apprentices will successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework

Future Prospects


  • To gain your qualification as a qualified early years practitioner, with the possibility for a permanent position on successful completion of interview

Vacancy Detail


  • To assist Nursery Nurses to provide high quality care and education for all children who attend

  • To assist the supervision of children on a day-to-day basis

  • To assist in planning and preparation for activities throughout the setting and the ongoing assessment of children’s progress

  • To keep all records that fulfil requirements as laid out in the Early Years Foundation Stage

  • To work with parents, colleagues and outside agencies to provide a safe caring and stimulating learning environment for all children under supervision

Ready to start your adventure?