Office Administrator Apprentice, Little Roos Private Nursery, Barnsley, S70 2NZ

Little Roos Private Nursery is seeking a confident, motivated, and hardworking Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice to join our team. This role is ideal for an organised and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in business, finance, and accounting, who is looking to develop a long-term career within a supportive nursery environment. The care and welfare of children is paramount at Little Roos Private Nursery. The successful applicant must be able to interact positively with children and be willing to support, care for, and comfort children when required, in line with our safeguarding and welfare policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial and funding administration, including maintaining accurate financial records
• Assist with audits, reports, and financial documentation
• Carry out general administrative duties, including data entry and record keeping
• Manage and support administrative projects, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance when handling sensitive information
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the wider team

Person Specification

Essential:

• Confident and professional approach
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good level of IT skills, including confidence using office systems
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress

Desirable:

• Strong interest in business, finance, or accounting

Training and Career Progression

The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience in finance, administration, and project management. There will be clear opportunities for progression for the right candidate, including:

• Progression into finance or accounts-focused roles
• Support to pursue further accounting qualifications (such as AAT Levels 2–4), subject to performance and business needs
• Potential progression towards higher-level apprenticeships, professional accounting qualifications, or accounting-related degrees over time

Staff Incentives & Benefits

We value and support our staff and offer a range of incentives designed to promote wellbeing, motivation, and team spirit, including:

• Free childcare (subject to availability and terms)
• Wellbeing support
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Regular staff treats and rewards
• Staff social events, including nights out and team meals
• Staff awards recognising dedication and achievement

Safeguarding

Little Roos Private Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to:

• Two satisfactory references
• An enhanced DBS check

Working Hours

Working hours will be between 30–40 hours per week, typically worked across the following schedule:

• Monday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 7:30am – 3:00pm
• Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

About the employer: A private day nursery situated close to Barnsley Town Centre. Here at Little Roos Private Nursery we intend to nurture and enrich each unique child through playful learning experiences in a safe and caring enabling environment. We are able to implement this due to our quality first teaching approach, understanding each child's starting points and interests, messy play, our loving and nurturing environment and our amazing staff team who want the best for every child. We hope to have a positive impact upon every child. We hope we can help you to develop a happy, confident, resilient child who is willing to learn, enabling them to move onto the next chapter of their lives.