At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Meir Park Nursery, part of the Storal community.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, and wellness days off.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must be 16+, with a passion for child care and basic English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 8 £ per hour.
Nursery: Children 1st Meir Park
Address: Lysander Road, Meir Road, Stoke On Trent ST3 7TW
Hours: Monday - Friday, 36 hours
Salary: £8 per hour
Remarkable futures start here. We have such a solid team at Meir Park and we all work closely together to make it the outstanding nursery that it is. We are all extremely passionate and dedicated about making sure that our children all reach their full potential each and every day. We have a good relationship with all our families, and they know if they have any worries, that the door is always open for them. I would be delighted to meet you and your family for a nursery tour and show you what makes Meir Park such a special place to be part of.
About the role: As an Apprentice Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn.
Key activities include:
- Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
- Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
- Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments
Essentials:
- Are 16 or over, have a passion for children and an aptitude for learning
- Minimum requirements to apply for this role are English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E or above OR Functional Skills Level 1 or above.
- Are able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
- Are patient and friendly
About you:
- A true love for child development and care
- Able and willing to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents
- High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity
Benefits:
- For you - We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain
- Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
- Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more
- Development - Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
- Our community - Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.
We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge. We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.
Storal is the highest of standards when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.
Early Years Apprentice in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Storal
At Storal's Meir Park nursery, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. With a strong emphasis on professional development, enhanced benefits, and a commitment to child welfare, we ensure that our Early Years Apprentices not only thrive in their roles but also grow personally and professionally. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Stoke On Trent, where your passion for early years education will be celebrated and nurtured.
