Join Our Team as an Apprentice!
Are you looking to start your career in Early Years? At Barnt Green, we’re looking for an Apprentice to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community,
Pay: £8 per Hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week . 20% off your working week will be off the job learning.
Location: 42 Sandhills Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8NR
What Being an Apprentice Involves
As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact in children’s lives. You’ll:
- Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent gaining hands-on experience in a vibrant, nurturing environment.
- Help create a warm, fun, and safe space where children thrive.
- 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.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
- A positive, proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
- A commitment to completing your apprenticeship tasks and training with enthusiasm.
About our Nursery
Nestled in a converted house, Barnt Green nursery offers a cosy, home-like atmosphere. With five rooms light and spacious rooms and access to three outdoor spaces, children have ample room to learn and develop. Our intimate size sets us apart and created our unique ethos. Each member of our nursery team knows every child and family by name, creating a warm, welcoming environment akin to a second family. Barnt Green is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre and a short 5-minute walk from Barnt Green train station. There is ample parking across the road for your convenience.
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
