Early Years Apprentice

Storal Learning Ltd; Leek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Leek is seeking dedicated individuals for an apprenticeship role in their nursery. Candidates should love child development and meet minimum educational requirements. The organization offers extensive benefits including a childcare discount, sick pay, and wellness support. Join a passionate team focused on the utmost standards in safeguarding and child welfare. This role is perfect for those looking to grow in a nurturing environment that values each child's unique learning journey.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Paid sick pay

Enhanced holidays

Access to pay before payday

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over and have a passion for children.
• Able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
• Patient and friendly disposition required.

Responsibilities

• Support child development through active engagement.
• Tailor learning experiences to individual children's needs.
• Create a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Passion for children

Teamwork

Effective communication

Empathy

Education

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

Job description

Nursery: Children 1st @ Leek, Buxton Road, Leek ST13 6NE

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time

Salary: £7.55 per hour

Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more.

Hello, I’m Nicola, the Nursery Manager at Leek.

With over 34 years of experience in early years—progressing from EY practitioner and room leader to nursery manager—I’m proud to lead a professional and dedicated team.

Situated in a small market town, our nursery is a close-knit community where every child and family feels a strong sense of belonging. Our exciting outdoor space encourages exploration and active play, offering endless opportunities for discovery and learning.

We also provide small group learning experiences tailored to each child’s individual needs, supporting them to reach their full potential at their own pace.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Leek. 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.

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 Leek 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.