Early Years Apprentice

At The Old Station Nursery, our top priority is ensuring that every child feels safe, happy, and supported in our care. We aim to nurture a lifelong love of learning and help each child build the confidence to succeed in all that follows. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and innovate—creating brighter futures together. We are always looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working individuals to join our team. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work towards a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification while supporting the nursery’s daily routines and working collaboratively with staff. This role is 30 hours per week over four days. Key responsibilities include assisting with activities, supporting mealtimes, building positive relationships with children, and helping to maintain a high-quality, inclusive environment. You will also develop a strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), while contributing to the health, safety, and hygiene standards across the nursery. In return, we offer a 52% childcare discount (subject to terms), a day off for your birthday, continuous opportunities for personal development and qualifications, free staff uniform, a £100 referral reward, and 31 days of paid holiday including national Bank Holidays and a full week off at Christmas. You’ll also enjoy access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and deals on food and drink, tech and electronics, home and garden, health and beauty, entertainment, and more—helping you save on the things that matter most to you.