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• 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 Nursery

Moorevilla 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

Entry Requirements:

• Have documentation to evidence your Right to Work in the UK and your National Insurance Number

• You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme. In addition, you must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

• If you are aged 16–18 and do not have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent (GCSE grade 4/C) in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

• For those aged 19 and above, completing Maths and English (Functional Skills) is optional and not mandatory to complete your apprenticeship. However, this needs to be discussed and agreed upon your interview.

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 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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