Early Years Educator Apprentice Tosn Elvington
THE OLD STATION NURSERY LTD · Yorkshire And Humberside · YO19 5LT
About the role
🚀 Early Years Apprentice: Shape Young Futures! 🚀
Ready to kickstart your career in childcare and make a real difference? Join our amazing team as an Early Years Apprentice and become a vital part of nurturing the next generation! 🌱
What You'll Be Doing:
As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll be diving headfirst into the world of childcare, learning and growing while positively impacting little lives. You'll spend 20% of your week leveling up your skills with dedicated training, and the rest of your time getting hands-on experience in our super fun and supportive environment. 🤩
- Help create a super warm, fun, and safe space where children can truly thrive. ✨
- Inspire children with engaging, play-based activities rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. 🧸
- Build awesome, supportive connections with children, their families, and your colleagues. 🤗
- Champion children's developmental milestones and keep parents in the loop with progress updates. 📣
- Assist with daily routines, ensuring the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care are always met. 🧼
Your Pay & Hours:
- Hourly Rate: £8 per hour 💰
- Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours per week 🗓️
Why You'll Love It Here:
We're all about supporting our people, and we've got some seriously cool perks for you:
- Childcare Perks: Enjoy FREE childcare for your first month, plus a massive 52% discount (based on your working hours) to help out your own family! 👨👩👧👦
- Holidays & Celebrations: Get 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays), a well-deserved Christmas closure week, and your birthday off – no questions asked! 🎉
- Career Goals: Unlock access to The National College, packed with training and courses to boost your skills. 📚
- Exclusive Perks: Score amazing discounts with Perkbox and access fantastic wellbeing tools. 💯
- Shout-outs & Rewards: Refer friends and family for awesome bonuses and celebrate your milestones with our long-service awards! 🎁
- Give Back Day: Get 1 paid day off each year to volunteer and make a positive impact in the community. 💖
What You'll Bring:
- A genuine passion for working with kids and helping them grow. ❤️
- A positive, can-do attitude towards learning and being part of a team. 👍
- A commitment to smashing your apprenticeship tasks and training with enthusiasm! 💪
Location: Little Green Rascals Elvington, set amidst roaming animals and the stunning Winn Wood, just outside York. We boast incredible landscaped gardens perfect for outdoor adventures – think mud kitchens, willow tunnels, giant instruments, climbing frames, and of course, plenty of puddles! 🌳🦆
Ready to join our adventure? Apply now! 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent gaining hands-on experience
- 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