Early Years Apprentice

Storal Learning Ltd.; Westley; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off (yearly)

PayCaptain advance pay

Childcare discount

Job summary

Storal Learning Ltd. is seeking an Apprentice Early Years Educator for Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School in Sparsholt, Winchester. The role focuses on keeping children safe, loved and inspired to learn within the Storal curriculum.

You will work 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and complete a full apprenticeship programme. Starting salary is £8 per hour, with support from a dedicated mentor and access to employer benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 2/E or above, or Functional Skills Level 1 or above.
• Willing to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
• Able to communicate effectively with management, peers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Apprentice EY Educator to support safety, care and inspiration in learning.
• Engage in daily activities applying the Storal curriculum and pedagogy.
• Bond with children and families through meaningful interactions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Love of children

Education

English GCSE

Maths GCSE

Job description

Nursery: Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, Garstons Track, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NB
Hours: Monday - Friday, 36 hours
Salary: £8 per hour

Remarkable futures start here.

Hi, I'm Alice, the Nursery Manager at Farley Sparsholt.

Our nursery school is a truly special place to learn and play. We’re proud to be the UK’s first yurt-based outdoor nursery, nestled within a two‑acre site surrounded by the fields and animals of Sparsholt College.

Our children spend much of their time (whatever the weather) exploring the great outdoors, our cosy yurts provide a calm and nurturing space—designed with natural acoustics, a soothing sensory atmosphere, and insulated with sheep’s wool to stay warm and welcoming throughout the winter months.

At Farley Sparsholt, we encourage our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident learners in a setting where nature is their classroom. Our days are filled with hands‑on experiences that spark curiosity—from bug hunts and woodland adventures to growing our own seasonal vegetables.

We believe that outdoor learning inspires not only a love for the natural world but also a lifelong love of learning.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Farley Sparsholt. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self, 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 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

We care about our people.

Love the outdoors in any weather then this is a job for you, we’d love to welcome you.

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.

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