Early Years Educator Apprentice Road

The Old Station Nursery Group was established in 2002 when we opened our very first nursery. Since then, the company has grown steadily, creating a similar feeling and ethos in each setting while nourishing each nurserys unique strengths. The Old Station Nursery Group comprises of 79 exceptional nurseries across the UK. Every year, Nursery World releases a Nursery Chains article which ranks nursery groups in size.

We are proud to announce that we are ranked at 13 in this league.

We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.

As an Early Years Apprentice, youll be part of a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact in childrens lives. Youll:

• 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 childrens developmental milestones and keep parents informed with updates
• Assist with daily routines, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care

We know our people make all the difference, so heres 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, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and 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

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage