Apprentice Early Years Educator- Moorevilla Nursery

Job description

Location: 245 Midgeland Road, Blackpool FY4 5HJ

Position: Apprentice Early Years Educator

Employer: MiChild Group

Salary: From £8.00p/h in first year of apprenticeship

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."

Who Are We?At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do. We are fully committed to supporting our Early Years Apprentice to thrive in our nursery environment.

About MiChild at Moorevilla NurseryMoorevilla Nursery, proudly rated as "Good" by Ofsted, has said that children thrive in a happy and engaging environment. Knowledgeable staff support them as they participate in engaging experiences. Staff follow children's lead, which helps them stay engaged, and interactions with children are of a high quality.

Moorevilla Nursery is one of our largest settings and has a capacity of 117. We have 6 rooms; 3 rooms dedicated to our youngest learners that are under two, 2 rooms for curious toddlers (2-3 years old) and a large pre-school room. The nursery is located on a beautiful one acre of land and boasts 3 large outdoor classrooms, with specifically, individually designed spaces for babies, toddler and preschoolers.

Moorevilla has a strong focus on providing a welcoming family vibe and atmosphere, whether this be with new families or our MiChild Team and also has a full refurbished Mi-Learning Lounger, which is used to facilitate inhouse and external staff and family training.

MiChild Benefits:

Competitive Apprentice based salary

Flexible working options with release to attend apprentice coursework, content and training at our MiChild Learning Hubs

80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families

Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service

Team Building & Annual Employee Awards Ceremony for all staff

Wellness Events/Days

Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/Gift Cards

Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development

Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)

Celebration of Anniversaries

Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We're Looking For:

Ability to provide a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families, where little minds are continually inspired

Passion for early years and keen interest in developing your EYFS knowledge

Demonstration of safeguarding knowledge and awareness

Participation in the planning of activities, ensuring that learning and development milestones are met

Supportive and proactive attitude towards teamwork, working alongside the nursery staff and leadership

Maintaining resources and equipment in the setting

Maintaining accurate and appropriate records

Willingness to undertake additional continued professional development (CPD)

Focused on completing Level 2/3 early years qualification

Adaptability and flexibility to meet the daily changing needs of the setting

Please note this role is full time for 40 hours a week

Shift Patterns:This role operates on a rotating weekly shift schedule to ensure coverage and flexibility. You will alternate between early and late shifts on a week-by-week basis.

Early Shift: 7.30am -5.00pm

Middle Shift: 8.30am to 5.30pm

Late Shift: 9.00am-6.00pm

If you are not seeking an Early Years Apprentice role, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities.

Safeguarding & ComplianceMiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

Enhanced DBS check

Satisfactory employment references

Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)

Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & InclusionWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to make a difference and join the MiChild Family?Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English