Childcare Apprenticeship – Stone

For more information regarding this apprenticeship please contact us.

Closing Date:

14 September, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year

Apprenticeship Level:

Intermediate

Number of Positions:

Hours per week:

Wage Information:

£16,640 a year

Employer's Website:

Address:

WHITEMILL LANE

STONE

STAFFS

ST15 0EQ

Description

Mumbles Nursery are looking for 2/3 new Nursery Assistant Apprentices. You will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Level 2/Level 3 Early Educator, depending on experience.

Training Description:

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 Level 2 Apprenticeship

Full Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established team and to work closely with the Nursery Manager and a professional team. The nurseries have an excellent reputation and we want to maintain the excellent standards that the nurseries have already been accredited for.

As an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice, you will:

Assist in planning and implementing a range of activities that support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for the children
Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
Engage with children through play, storytelling, and creative activities
Help maintain accurate records of children’s progress and share with parents and caregivers
Work closely with other team members to ensure the smooth running of the nursery/preschool
Attend training sessions and complete and achieve the Level 2 qualification

Outcome Description:

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

Description of Working Week:

x4 days per week, between 07:30 and 18:00. Days to be confirmed

Skills Required:

Creative
Non judgemental
Patience,

Qualifications Required:

Things To Consider:

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

Employer Description:

Mumbles Day Nurseries has two beautiful Staffordshire settings, situated in the historic Harrowby Estate and rural village of Sandon and the bustling market town of Stone. We nurture children between the ages of 0 and 5 years within our unique settings, as well as offering a range of extra curricular activities such as Forest Schools.