Are you looking to start a career in Early Years? Do you like to learn on the job rather than in a classroom? We have an opportunity for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team due to the expansion of our Preschool. This is the perfect opportunity for someone new to Early Years who would like to study for a level 2 qualification whilst gaining experience working with children. Your training will be fully funded on your behalf and you will be paid an apprentice wage. Additional benefits include: Term time only working. Fully funded continued professional development (CPD) and training courses: All staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding as a minimum. Staff have access to a range of online training courses via the Early Years Alliance and the Early Years Academy. Apprenticeships are available at level 2, level 3 and level 5. Employee Pension scheme with NEST. Branded uniform provided – T-shirt and jumper. DBS check and update service costs covered by us. A 50% discount on a place for your child. Tea/coffee and snacks provided. Regular support and mentoring from your line manager. The opportunity to help shape a new setting. With even more to come Hours are from 8:30am to 3/3:30pm Monday to Friday with time allocated to attend apprenticeship training and complete coursework as well as on the job training. Working 38 weeks of the year plus 5.6 weeks holiday pay - paid equally over the 12 months apprenticship.