Tailor CV
☰ Menu

← All apprenticeships

Early Years Educator Apprentice TOSN Bishopthorpe

The Old Station Nursery LTD · York · posted 14 July 2026

Wage
£14,976 a year
Hours
36 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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.

Your training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Where it leads

We believe in creating brighter futures for our people as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.

About The Old Station Nursery LTD

The Old Station Nursery Group was established in 2002 when we opened our very first nursery. Since then, the company has grown steadily, creating a similar feeling and ethos in each setting while nourishing each nursery’s unique strengths. The Old Station Nursery Group comprises of 79 exceptional nurseries across the UK. Every year, Nursery World releases a Nursery Chains article which ranks nursery groups in size. We are proud to announce that we are ranked at 13 in this league.

Things to consider

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Where you'll work

  • The Youth Centre, Old School House, School Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RE

Similar apprenticeships