Nursery Apprentice

Purpose of the Role

To learn and develop the skills required to become a confident early year’s practitioner while contributing to children’s care, learning and wellbeing. All duties must be carried out in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and Happy Feet policies, with appropriate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high‑quality care and interactions under supervision.
• Assist with planning, observations and assessments; reflect on feedback.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive environment; follow daily checks and routines.
• Safeguard children at all times; report concerns immediately to a senior/DSL.
• Follow hygiene, infection control, medication and allergy practices as trained.
• Work positively with colleagues and parents; communicate professionally.
• Use Blossom (or agreed systems) to support observations/records as directed.

Training & Development Expectations

• Engage fully with apprenticeship training and off‑the‑job learning requirements.
• Complete mandatory training (e.g., Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid when eligible).
• Attend inductions, supervisions and reviews, act on agreed targets.
• Maintain an organised portfolio/evidence log as required by the training provider.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Genuine interest in early years and a caring, patient approach.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and follow procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and child wellbeing (training provided).

Flexibility Clause

The duties outlined are not exhaustive and may be varied to meet the changing needs of the nursery. You may be required to work in other rooms or settings within Happy Feet Nursery to support operational needs.

Training will take place within the setting.

To progress within the company and take on more responsibilities.

Pass an enhanced DBS.

• Paid DBS
• Birthday leave
• Paid uniform/allowance
• Free on site parking
• Team social events

Welcome to the original Happy Feet – where it all began.

Located near the heart of Wimborne, our original setting is where the Happy Feet journey began. It was built from a simple but powerful idea — to create a nursery that felt open, inspiring, and truly child-focused.

Our nursery is thoughtfully designed to feel calm yet alive — a light-filled, open-plan environment where learning flows as naturally as play. Indoors and outdoors connect in harmony, allowing children to move, create, and discover with ease and with natural materials to ground little feet as they grow, every inch is shaped with intention. This is a space that adapts to every stage, every mood, and every little personality.

It’s here that the Happy Feet vision first came to life: a nurturing world where traditional values meet fresh thinking. Every corner is crafted to spark curiosity, foster independence, and surround your child with care, warmth, and wonder.

The Nursery has a secure easy access outside space with bi-folding door to the inside, therefore creating the ultimate free flow area. The nursery has been designed to create a calming and neutral environment with natural materials being used

Age Range

0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months