Nursery Apprentice

The Old Station Nursery Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday + birthday off

Career development via The National Cc

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools

Refer a friend bonuses

Volunteer day (1 paid day) per year

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery is seeking an Early Years Apprentice for Stubbington Lodge in Portsmouth. You’ll split your time between training and hands-on learning in a nurturing setting, helping children thrive through play-based activities and close, supportive interactions with families.

Commitment to completing apprenticeship tasks and training with enthusiasm is expected, with a structured development path in a high-quality nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and supporting development.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on training and study.
• Positive, proactive approach to teamwork and learning.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 20% of the week to training and study.
• Help create a warm, fun, and safe space for children.
• Engage children in play-based activities and EYFS-inspired learning.
• Support with daily routines while ensuring safety and hygiene.

Skills

Childcare interest

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join Our Team as an Apprentice!

Are you looking to start your career in Early Years? At Stubbington Lodge, 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: Full Time.20% off your working week will be off thejob learning.
Location: Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge,45 Stubbington Avenue,Portsmouth,Hampshire,PO2 0HP

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

The Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge team is proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. A former family home that has since been refurbished, we have continued the family feel at our Portsmouth nursery, where attentive staff engage with children through meaningful play experiences and discussion to really understand what makes each child unique. We’ve maximised our outdoor space to create an inviting and engaging learning environment. Children can explore water, a sand pit, plants and a mud kitchen, and we provide various resources to support all areas of learning as part of our holistic learning approach. Taking care of animals and their environment is a keen topic for our children. They enjoy providing clean soil and cutting and preparing food for our pet African Land Snails and are supervised in handling them with care. The nursery is located just off the A2047 London Road, on Stubbington Avenue, opposite Beresford Road.

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.