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Childcare Apprenticeship - Welwyn Garden City

Little Tulips Day Nursery (Kiddie Cove Nurseries Ltd) · 121 Woodhall LaneWelwyn Garden City · posted 14 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
25 August 2026
Closing date
18 August 2026
Positions
2

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Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a career where every day is rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn? At Little Tulips Day Nursery, we are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated apprentice to join our friendly team.

Please note, the wage varies between £8-10.85 per hour dependent on age/experience.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

  • Support the daily care, supervision and learning of children in accordance with the EYFS
  • Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development
  • Build positive, professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues
  • Help maintain a clean, safe and stimulating learning environment.
  • Support children's personal care, including nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and mealtimes, whilst promoting independence
  • Observe children's learning and contribute to learning journals and developmental records under the guidance of senior staff
  • Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection
  • Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Support children with individual needs, ensuring every child feels valued and included
  • Assist with preparing activities, resources and learning environments both indoors and outdoors
  • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions and apprenticeship workshops
  • Complete all apprenticeship coursework and assignments within required timescales
  • Demonstrate a professional attitude, excellent punctuality and a willingness to learn

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 apprenticeship L2 Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

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

About Little Tulips Day Nursery (Kiddie Cove Nurseries Ltd)

At Little Tulips, we believe in investing in our people. We provide ongoing support, mentoring, and real opportunities for progression. Many of our apprentices have gone on to achieve qualifications and build long-term careers within our nursery. You'll work in a modern, purpose-built nursery where children's learning, wellbeing, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. Every day brings new experiences, from inspiring children's curiosity through play to building meaningful relationships with families and colleagues.

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

CreativeNon judgementalPatienceTeamworkingCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • 121 Woodhall LaneWelwyn Garden City, AL7 3TP

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