Early Years Apprentice

Storal Learning Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid upfront

Pay Captain partnership

Vitality benefits

Peppy support

Childcare discount

Job summary

Edgbaston Nursery School in Birmingham is recruiting an Apprentice Early Years Educator to help keep children safe, loved and inspired to learn. You will apply the Storal curriculum and look for learning moments in everyday routines.

We offer a 36-hour week at £8 per hour, DBS paid upfront, a commitment to staff wellbeing and development, plus generous family-friendly benefits and partnerships with Pay Captain, Vitality and Peppy. Join a welcoming team that values curiosity and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• A true love for child development and care.
• Able and willing to work in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers and parents.
• High levels of care and empathy in every moment.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Storal curriculum and pedagogy to children daily.
• Identify learning opportunities in routines such as mealtimes and transitions.
• Bond with children and families through meaningful engagement.

Skills

Love for child development

Team player

Effective communication

Empathy and care

Education

English and Maths GCSE grades 2/E or above or Functional Skills Level 1+

Job description

Nursery: Edgbaston Nursery School, 41 Calthorpe Rd, Birmingham B15 1TS

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time 36 hours

Salary: £8 per hour

Remarkable futures start here.

At Edgbaston, we champion curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our experienced team recognises that every child is unique, which is why we tailor learning experiences to meet each child’s individual pace, interests, and needs—fostering confidence and independence from the very beginning.

What truly sets us apart is our Hygge accreditation—a Danish-inspired philosophy that emphasises warmth, well-being, and a calm, cosy atmosphere. This means our children enjoy a truly home-from-home setting, where they can explore, play, and grow in comfort and security.

We're also proud to be family-focused. Our parent reception area is a welcoming space where families can relax, grab a coffee, hot chocolate, or a piece of fruit from our snack bar, and enjoy a gentle start to the day.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Edgbaston. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.

About the role:

As an Apprentice Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keep our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
• Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moment

Essentials

• Are 16 or over, have a passion for children and an aptitude for learning
• Minimum requirements to apply for this role are English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E or above OR Functional Skills Level 1 or above.
• are able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
• are patient and friendly
• By applying for this vacancy, you have given your consent to share your information with the employer on this advert in order for your grades to be confirmed on the HM Government Personal Learning Record Service. Where grades can not be confirmed, certificates will need to be provided by the applicant
• Maximum of 40 minute drive by either car or public transport

About you:

• A true love for child development and care
• Able and willing to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents
• High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity

Benefits

For you -We get the basics right

enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain

Family matters -

Balance starts at home

Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)

Health & wellness -

Nourishing body & mind

Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more

Development -

Investing in your future

Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund

Our community -

Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge

We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much much more

Curious to know more?

We’d love to tell you more about what makes Edgbaston so special.

Storal is the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment the encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.