Nursery Apprentice: Path to Level 3 Early Years Educator

St Peter's School York; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's School York is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner Apprentice to join The Rise Nursery, starting January 2027. You will combine hands-on childcare practice with college study at York College as part of an 18-month Level 3 Apprenticeship, plus a 3-month end point assessment.

You will work a five-day week, with one day offsite for study and a mentor-supported induction to help you grow into an excellent practitioner within a supportive private day nursery environment.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths.
• Willing to undertake Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship with York College.
• Commitment to training and professional development.
• Able to work five days a week including one offsite study day.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating, language-rich and child-led learning environment where babies and children thrive.
• Plan 'in the moment' in response to the play of babies and young children expanding the learning possibilities in creative and exciting ways.
• Be a devoted, compassionate and attuned keyperson.
• Assess and support children's learning milestones and share these through our focus child approach with parents.
• Fully engage with our training programme and Curiosity Approach and Reggio Emilia Inspired philosophy.
• Be a committed, positive and collaborative member of the team, supporting new staff in the team and being a great team player.
• Offer thoughtful, unhurried and reassuring communication with parents and carers and build positive relationships with families.

Skills

Caring

Creative

Hard-working

Education

GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

Job description

St Peter's School York is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner Apprentice to join The Rise Nursery, starting January 2027. You will combine hands-on childcare practice with college study at York College as part of an 18-month Level 3 Apprenticeship, plus a 3-month end point assessment.

You will work a five-day week, with one day offsite for study and a mentor-supported induction to help you grow into an excellent practitioner within a supportive private day nursery environment.