Early Years Apprentice – Piglets Day Care

We are a small, friendly nursery in Honley looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team and gain lots of knowledge working with children under 5. Must enjoy getting messy, reading and singing twinkle star! We are open 5 days a week from 7.30am until 6pm, some flexibility will be needed between these hours.

Reference number: VAC2000018878

Wage – £11,648 a year

Duration – 18 months

Start date – 7th August 2026

Posted – 17/02/2025

Working Week:

Monday – Friday (1 day off), shifts TBC. 35 hours a week

Apprenticeship level

Positions

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Caring and looking after children under 5
Setting up activities
Learning to observe & plan for children

Minimum wage rates. The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Your training plan

The training will take place within college, one day a week
L3 Early years educator Apprenticeship Standard

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, the aim would be to keep you on as a Practitioner within the nursery

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above) essential. GCSE Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) essential.

About the employer

Piglets Day Care

THE OLD PIGGERY, BRADSHAW ROAD, HONLEY, HOLMFIRTH HD9 6RJ

At Piglets, we have created a relaxing environment for children to enjoy, learn and achieve. We work closely in partnership with parents as they know their children best and we feel that this approach enables them to reach their full potential whilst at the nursery. We ensure to encourage their independence and confidence ready to go to school when the time comes! We strongly value the feedback and suggestions from our parents to ensure we are constantly improving and providing best possible practice. All of our staff are friendly, enthusiastic and qualified to cater for all your children’s needs