Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

  • Company: Minnie Me Nursery
  • Location: Derbyshire, SK17 7LF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000020768
  • Application Deadline Date: 17/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 30 hours- Including study time. Over time available if wanted. Shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.

Brief Description

Supporting children with care, activities and learning appropriate for all age groups 3 months to 5 years. Working as part of a team and being involved in all areas of the nursery. On the job learning as well as study for the college qualification.

Training to be Provided


  • Apprentice training with be predominantly in the workplace, with optional sessions being undertaken at the University of derby Buxton every 6 weeks in agreement with the employer

Future Prospects


  • Permanent position

  • Further qualifications to progress higher or diversify to specialize, e.g SEN, Safeguarding

  • Progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail


  • Welcoming children to nursery and gaining parent partnership relationships sharing childs day and individual needs

  • Planning, setting up and delivering activities in line with childrens age, stage of learning, needs and interests

  • Clearing up activities,  serving and clearing snack and meals

  • Providing personal care including changing nappies

  • Supporting babies and toddlers with sleep outines

  • Completing records for sleeps, nappy changes and online portal observations/ reports for children's development

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