Early Years Apprentice

1 week ago

Bedale DL LN, United Kingdom Mini Explorers Full time £10,000 - £20,000 per year

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

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