Nursery Apprentice

The Old Station Nursery Group; Elvington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

52% discount

31 days holiday

Birthday off

Training courses

Perkbox discounts

Volunteer day

Long-service awards

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is offering an Early Years Apprenticeship at Little Green Rascals Elvington. You will learn on the job while supporting children’s development in a warm, nurturing setting.

You’ll dedicate ~20% of your time to training sessions, with the remainder spent gaining hands-on experience in a vibrant nursery. No sponsorship is available for this role, and DBS checks are part of our onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children.
• Willingness to learn through structured training.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and activities for children.
• Assist with play-based learning and EYFS framework.
• Support safeguarding and health & safety practices.
• Participate in structured training and on-the-job learning.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Join Our Team as an Apprentice!

Are you looking to start your career in Early Years? At Elvington Lane, we’re looking for an Apprentice to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts andwellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community,

Pay: £8 - £8 per Hour
Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week. 20% off your working week will be off thejob learning.
Location: Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery Elvington, Dunnington Lodge, York Maze,Elvington Lane,Elvington,North Yorkshire,YO19 5LT

What Being an Apprentice Involves

As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact in children’s lives. You’ll:

• Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent gaining hands-on experience in a vibrant, nurturing environment.
• Help create a warm, fun, and safe space where children thrive.
• Engage children in play-based activities inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support children’s developmental milestones and keep parents informed with updates.
• Assist with daily routines, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• A positive, proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
• A commitment to completing your apprenticeship tasks and training with enthusiasm.

About our Nursery

At Little Green Rascals Elvington, we are pioneers of the Organic Day Nursery concept, which is dedicated to nurturing children naturally. Surrounded by roaming animals and Winn Wood at our doorstep, we create a comforting, home-like environment. Outside, our landscaped gardens provide daily access for our Rascals to ride bicycles and scooters, engage in mud kitchen play, explore willow tunnels, experiment with giant musical instruments, climb wooden play structures, and jump into puddles of all sizes! We’re based between the village of Elvington and York, on the grounds of York Maze.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.