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• Location: Highfield Nursery, 155 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2HG

• Position: Apprentice Early Years Educator

• Employer: MiChild Group

• Salary: From £8.00p/h in the 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 Highfield Nursery

Highfield Nursery, proudly rated “Good” by Ofsted, has a capacity of 51 children and has been part of the MiChild Family since 2020, Situated within Blackpool, close by to Blackpool Airport. We have 4 playrooms with a sensory room within our Preschool unit. We are proud of our outdoor areas and have a separate baby garden and preschool garden, this offers our children and staff boundless learning opportunities to engage in outdoor learning activities where we can become immersed in imaginative play outdoors.

• Roadside parking available

• 10 minute drive from Blackpool Town Centre.

• Situated on familiar bus routes, which stop outside the setting

• South Shore Train Station is within walking distance

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 is a full time role for 40 hours per 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 -4.30pm

• Middle Shift: 8.00am- 5.00pm or 8.30am- 5.30pm

• Late Shift: 9.00am-6.00pm

*If you're not seeking an Early Years Apprentice role, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities MiChild | Careers (https://michildnurseries.co.uk/careers)

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild 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 & Inclusion

We 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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