Early Years Apprentice

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

Job summary

A nurturing childcare provider in Rawmarsh is seeking an Apprentice Early Years Educator. This role involves maintaining children's safety and inspiring them to learn, implementing the Storal curriculum, and engaging with families. Candidates should be 16 or over with a passion for child development, and possess a minimum of English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E. The position offers supportive benefits including childcare discounts, health and wellness programs, and enhanced holidays.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Paid sick pay

Micro-learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over and able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
• Patient and friendly nature required.
• Willing to learn and share experiences with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain children's safety, care, and inspiration to learn.
• Implement the Storal curriculum and pedagogy daily.
• Engage meaningfully with children and their families.

Skills

Passion for children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Nursery: Forest Barn Nursery School, The Barn at Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, Great Warley, Essex CM13 3JP

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full Time

Salary: £8.55 per hour

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

Hi, I’m Hannah, the Nursery Manager at Forest Barn. Every day at Forest Barn we nurture our children’s natural curiosity and creativity in an environment designed to spark imaginations and build confidence. We’re proud to offer an exceptional learning space where children develop a real love for learning and an inquisitive, confident mindset.

Outdoors, we’re truly spoilt for choice. From our Nissen hut and sensory garden to the fruit patch and nearby woodland walks, nature plays a key role in our children’s development. With two gardens and a large field, there’s plenty of opportunity for exploration, adventure, and calm connection with the world around them.

Our cosy, home‑from‑home environment is filled with natural resources that invite play and ignite wonder. And our commitment to community shines through in our special partnership with the local care home—where residents regularly join us for tea and shared joy with the children.

At Forest Barn, learning, nature, and community come together to create a truly magical place for our children.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily part of here at Forest Barn. 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 keeping 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 moments.

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 Forest Barn so special.

Storal is the highest standard when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion and 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 thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.