Early Years Educator Apprentice

At The Old Station Nursery, the most important priority is ensuring that every child feels safe, happy, and supported in their care. Their goal is for each child to leave nursery with a love of learning and the confidence to succeed in whatever comes next. With a strong focus on inspiring, nurturing, and innovating, the nursery is committed to creating brighter futures together. They are currently looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working individuals to join their team as Early Years Apprentices. In this role, apprentices will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while supporting the nursery’s daily routines, assisting with activities, and working collaboratively with staff.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing an understanding of childcare and child development, building positive relationships with children Supporting inclusive practices, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and hygiene

Apprentices will also gain knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the importance of learning through play.

In return, team members benefit from a 52% childcare discount (subject to terms), a day off for their birthday, continuous opportunities for personal development and qualifications, free staff uniform, a £100 referral reward, 31 days of paid holiday including a full week off at Christmas, and access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and deals.

Training:
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:
We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development

Employer Description:
The Old Station Nursery Group was established in 2002 when we opened our very first nursery. Since then, the company has grown steadily, creating a similar feeling and ethos in each setting while nourishing each nursery’s unique strengths. The Old Station Nursery Group comprises of 79 exceptional nurseries across the UK. Every year, Nursery World releases a Nursery Chains article which ranks nursery groups in size. We are proud to announce that we are ranked at 13 in this league.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience