Nursery Apprentice

The Old Station Nursery Group; St. Neots; Remoto; GBP 9100 - 13.000; Tempo pieno

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Free childcare for first month

52% discount based on hours

31 days holiday + birthday off

National College training access

Paid volunteering day

Perkbox discounts

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The Old Station Nursery Group is inviting applications for an Early Years Apprentice at the St Neots Nursery. You will learn on the job with experienced colleagues, gain practical skills, and help children explore the world around them.

We support your curiosity and development, offering training through The National College, paid learning time, and a route to leadership in a caring, community-focused setting.

Competenze

• Kindness, patience, and curiosity about how children learn and grow.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a supportive setting.
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship training and developing practice.

Mansioni

• Help create a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels included and encouraged.
• Support play and learning inspired by children's interests and EYFS.
• Learn about children's development, noticing and celebrating the steps they take.
• Build caring relationships with children, families, and colleagues, sharing updates about each child's day.
• Assist with everyday routines including mealtimes, personal care, and rest.
• Develop understanding of safeguarding, hygiene, and safe practice.
• Complete apprenticeship training and tasks, applying learning in practice.

Conoscenze

Kindness

Patience

Curiosity

Teamwork

Reliability

Open to feedback

Commitment to apprenticeship

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Join Our Team as an Early Years Apprentice

Start your career helping little humans grow - while growing yourself

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing -little humans and big humans alike. As an Early Years Apprentice at St Neots Nursery, you'll learn alongside experienced colleagues, build practical skills, and help children discover the world around them.

You don't need to arrive with all the answers. Bring your curiosity, kindness, and willingness to learn, and we'll support you as you find your feet.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here's what that means for you:

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.

• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.

• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.

• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.

• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You'll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.

• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: From £8.00 per hour.

Hours:40 hours per week Monday to Friday. 20% of your working week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning.

Location

The Old Station Nursery St Neots, Longsands College
Longsands Road
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1LQ

Where You'll Be Working

At our St Neots childrens day nursery, we follow the Montessori approach in a home-from-home environment. The children in our care learn through play, and the passionate team at our Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery offer children a variety of activities and learning opportunities every day related to their individual interests, ensuring no two days are ever the same. We are situated on the site of Longsands College, around the back of the school, and are best accessed via Kings Road. We are just a few minutes walk from the train station, where trains run every 30 minutes to Kings Cross, London. The A1 and the A428 are nearby, with bus routes into Cambridge, making us easily accessible for commuters. Our pre-school is only a short walk away and parking is available on both sites.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll learn through a combination of dedicated training and hand-on experience, with colleagues beside you to explain, demonstrate, and help you build confidence.

One moment you might be helping children explore textures or build a tower. The next, you could be learning how familiar routines help children feel safe and settled.

With guidance from your team, you'll:

• Help create a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels included and encouraged

• Support play and learning inspired by children's interests and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Learn about children's development, noticing and celebrating the steps they take

• Build caring relationships with children, families, and colleagues, learning how to share updates about each child's day

• Help with everyday routines, including mealtimes, personal care, and rest

• Develop your understanding of safeguarding, hygiene, and safe practice

• Complete your apprenticeship training and tasks, putting your learning into practice along the way

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As an apprentice, that means taking responsibility for your learning, treating others with kindness, and being willing to ask questions and try something new.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in working with children and a willingness to learn.

You’ll bring:

• Kindness, patience, and curiosity about how children learn and grow

• A positive approach to teamwork and getting involved

• Reliability and care in the things you do

• Openness to feedback and the confidence to ask for help when you need it

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship training and developing your skills

Whether you're taking your first steps into work or exploring a new career direction, we'd love to hear what draws you to Early Years.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.

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