Nursery Apprentice

The Old Station Nursery Group; Flaxton; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare (first month)

52% staff discount

31 days holiday + birthday off

National College training

Perkbox discounts & wellbeing

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group in Flaxton is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to learn hands-on in a nurturing setting. You’ll split your week 20% training and 80% practical work with young children, while gaining qualifications and experience in a supportive team.

Join us to help create a safe, engaging space for children, enjoy generous holiday perks, and access career development via The National College. Salary £8 per hour, 40 hours per week, on-site.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Positive, proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship tasks and training.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent on hands-on experience.
• Help create a warm, fun, and safe space where children thrive.
• Engage children in play-based activities inspired by the 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 high safety, hygiene and care standards.

Skills

Passion for children

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join Our Team as an Apprentice!

Are you looking to start your career in Early Years? At Flaxton, we are 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 and wellbeing 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: 40 hours per week -20% off your working week will be off thejob learning.
Location: Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery Flaxton,Draft Farm,Flaxton,North Yorkshire,YO60 7QP

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

Based in a charming farmhouse, our nursery is the perfect setting for our outdoor-focused learning-environment centred around the importance of playing in nature, and we make full use of that each day. At Little Green Rascals Flaxton we provide care for up to 60 children, each one benefiting from our unique approach that encourages exploration, curiosity, and a love for the great outdoors. We have 3 rooms, Wiggly Worms (babies), Cheeky Hens (toddlers) and Little Green Rascals (preschool). We are also incredibly lucky at Flaxton to have access to an amazing Forest School, run by our Forest School Lead. Although we're tucked away in Flaxton, finding us is easy, as we're close to the A64 between York and Malton with onsite parking for staff.

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.