Job Description

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

Location:

Near Catterick & Bedale, North Yorkshire

Salary:

From 10.00 per hour

Start Date:

ASAP

Job Type:

Apprenticeship

Please note:

Due to our rural location, there are no public transport links to the nursery.

About the Role

Mini Explorers Nursery is seeking a hard-working, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Early Years Apprentice.

This is a hands-on role where you will gain valuable experience working directly with children while completing an Early Years qualification through a fully supported apprenticeship. You will learn on the job alongside experienced practitioners, developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years.

About Mini Explorers

Mini Explorers is a 94-place Farm School Nursery set on a fully working farm, surrounded by 260 acres of North Yorkshire countryside. Outdoor learning is at the heart of everything we do, with children enjoying daily access to nature and animals including pigs, sheep, goats and alpacas.

We pride ourselves on being a warm, nurturing setting where both children and staff are supported to grow, learn and thrive.

What We Offer

Freshly prepared homemade lunches daily from our in-house chefs Fully supported Early Years qualification Ongoing professional development opportunities Rotating shift patterns offering flexibility Paid time off over Christmas and bank holidays Team social events and regular staff meals Clear career progression opportunities An additional day of annual leave for your birthday (after probation) Discounted childcare for staff Monthly staff recognition awards

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Hard-working, dedicated and reliable Passionate about working with children and early development Willing to learn and develop professionally Positive, proactive and enthusiastic Able to work well as part of a team Open to our Farm School and outdoor-learning ethos Resilient, creative and ready to get stuck in A good sense of humour

Important Information

Due to our rural location, applicants must have their own transport or clearly outline travel plans The successful applicant will be required to complete Paediatric First Aid training prior to starting (fully paid by Mini Explorers) All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check
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
Work Location: In person