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Childcare Apprenticeship - Blackpool

Pebbles Day Nursery · Cavendish RoadBlackpool · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
25 August 2026
Positions
1

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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.

 

Your training

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 12-month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner  L2 Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About Pebbles Day Nursery

Pebbles is a small, friendly day nursery that was established in a lovely area of world famous Blackpool in 2014, offering quality childcare and early education for children aged 0-5 years. Fun, friendly and calming atmosphere We are extremely proud of our fun, friendly and calming atmosphere and we are certain that your children will enjoy their time with us. We play, we educate, we care!

Things to consider

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

Skills they're looking for

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Where you'll work

  • Cavendish RoadBlackpool, FY2 9EG

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