Early Years Apprentice

The Old Station Nursery Limited; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's day nursery and pre-school in St. Neots is looking for an Early Years Apprentice. This role involves hands-on experience in a nurturing environment while dedicating part of the week to training. Ideal candidates will have a passion for child development and a proactive approach to learning. Competitive pay starts at £7.55 an hour, with attractive perks like free childcare for the first month and 31 days of holiday.

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday

Access to training and courses

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children's development.
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 20% of your week to training.
• Engage children in play-based activities.
• Support children's developmental milestones.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Proactive learning and teamwork

Job description

Join Our Team as a Early Years Apprentice!

Are you looking to start your career in Early Years? At Apricot Preschool, we’re looking for an Early Years 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, 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 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:£7.55 per Hour
Working Hours: [Hours]. 20% off your working week will be off thejob learning.
Location: Apricot Pre-school - Sunhill, Prior Park Infant's School, Almond Rd, St Neots, St. Neots PE19 1DZ

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

At our St Neots children’s day nursery and pre-school, 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.

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.