Early Years Apprentice (19+)
Location: nippers Nursery Knaresborough HG5 8LG
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £10.50 to £12.50
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
About Us
At nippers, every day is filled with laughter, play, and learning. We believe childhood should be magical — full of curiosity, kindness, and imagination. Our team is caring, creative, and passionate about helping children grow — and now we’re looking for someone new to join our family as an Early Years Apprentice!
What You’ll Be Doing
As an apprentice, you’ll learn all about caring for and educating children aged 0–5 while working alongside our experienced team. You’ll:
- Help create fun, engaging play activities that support children’s learning and development.
- Learn how to plan, observe, and support children through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Join in with songs, stories, messy play, and outdoor adventures!
- Build great relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team.
- Study towards your Level 3 Early Years qualification — with full support and mentoring from us.
We’d Love to Hear From You If You Are…
- Aged 19 or over and excited to start a career in Early Years.
- GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
- Kind, patient, and full of energy.
- A team player with a can-do attitude.
- Passionate about helping children learn, laugh, and grow.
- Reliable, caring, and ready to learn something new every day.
(No previous experience needed — just enthusiasm and a genuine love for working with children!)
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly team working shoulder to shoulder with you to help you every step of the way.
- Weekly Buddy Meetings and Coffee Chats with the team during the working day.
- On-the-job training and time to study for your qualification.
- Closed for Christmas and New Year 23rd December to 2nd January.
- Additional annual leave for length of service.
- Wellbeing - breakfast, snacks and hot/cold drinks during the day.
- Weekly Staff Lunch.
- Staff appreciation/rewards, wellbeing days, and opportunities to grow once you qualify.
- Full team training days once a term during the week.
- A chance to start a truly rewarding career in Early Years Education!
Sound Like You?
If you’ve got a big heart, a bright smile, and a passion for helping little learners discover the world — we’d love to meet you!
Apply today and start your Early Years adventure with us!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.50-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Knaresborough HG5 8LG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
