Job Description

Early Years Apprentice - Mini Explorers Nursery (DL7 9LN)

Location:

Near Catterick & Bedale, North Yorkshire

Salary:

From 10.00 per hour

Start Date:

3rd November 2025

Job Type:

Apprenticeship

Please note, there are no public transport links near the nursery.

About the Role:

Mini Explorers Nursery is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and energetic individual to join our team as an

Early Years Apprentice

. This is a hands-on, on-the-job training position where you'll gain practical experience working with children while completing your Early Years qualification through a supported apprenticeship.

About Us:

Mini Explorers is a 94-place Farm School Nursery set on a fully working farm, surrounded by 260 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Our children enjoy daily outdoor learning and interaction with a variety of animals, including pigs, sheep, goats, and alpacas. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and unique environment where children and staff can thrive.

What We Offer:

Freshly prepared homemade lunch daily from our in-house chefs Opportunities for professional development including NVQs, specialist courses, and university pathways Rotating shift patterns offering flexibility - including early finishes and late starts Paid time off during Christmas and bank holidays Team social events and regular staff meals Career progression opportunities Additional day of holiday for your birthday after probation Discounted childcare for staff Monthly staff recognition awards

What We're Looking For:

Genuine passion for child development and early years education Energetic, proactive, and positive attitude Strong teamwork and communication skills Willingness to embrace our Farm School approach Creative, resilient, and enthusiastic personality A sense of humour and a 'can-do' mindset - bonus if you enjoy singing!

Additional Information:

Due to our rural location with limited public transport, applicants must have their own transport or include their travel plans in the application. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply:

Please submit a covering letter and request an application form.

Start your Early Years journey in one of the most unique nursery environments in North Yorkshire - we can't wait to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Childcare Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bedale DL7 9LN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Bedale DL7 9LN (preferred)
Work Location: In person