Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Start Your Early Years Career with an Apprenticeship at Rosewood Nursery
Earn as you learn – Full-time = 40 hours per week
Part-time options available: 30 hours over 3 days, or 25 hours over 5 mornings or afternoons – other patterns can be considered for the right candidate
Join Our Expanding Nursery and Grow with Us
Now recruiting Early Years Apprentices – with a £1,000 welcome bonus
Set at the end of a long driveway on the edge of Chipping Norton, Rosewood Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting tucked away in a beautiful period property. Once the local registry office, it's now a calm and inspiring environment where children thrive – and where staff are truly valued. Our large, spacious rooms and high-quality natural resources create a nurturing home-from-home for children aged 0–5.
We're an independent nursery with owners who genuinely care. At Rosewood, we believe that when staff feel happy, respected and supported, this naturally shines through in the care we provide. Our team is kind, diverse and full of individual strengths – everyone plays a meaningful role in our daily life.
As we continue to grow and develop dedicated new spaces for our two-year-olds, we are excited to offer Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship opportunities to individuals who are:
* Caring, motivated and ready to learn
* Interested in starting or building a career in childcare
* Reflective and passionate about working with young children
* Committed to making a difference, whatever their background
Whether you've just left school, are returning to work, or are looking to retrain in a rewarding sector, this could be the perfect time to join our team.
What You'll Gain
* A fully funded Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (depending on experience and prior learning)
* Ongoing coaching, mentoring and peer support
* A dedicated room mentor and a named training assessor
* Opportunities to explore Forest School and SEND support if interested
* A £1,000 welcome bonus for those new to the sector or returning after 6+ months away
What We Offer
* A nurturing, inclusive team where your voice is heard
* Thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning environments
* A unique curriculum rooted in the EYFS and Development Matters
* Free on-site parking
* Paid study time and support with coursework
* A permanent contract with clear progression opportunities
About Safeguarding at Rosewood
The safety and wellbeing of our children is central to everything we do. All staff share responsibility for following the guidance of the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP). You'll receive regular safeguarding training and support to build your confidence and knowledge.
Interested? Let's Talk
Please contact Kelly, the Nursery Manager, on:
or Text or WhatsApp welcome)
If you're ready to feel proud of your work, inspired by the children you support, and surrounded by a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to declare any unspent convictions or those not subject to filtering, as part of our safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to a DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £15,706.00-£25,396.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Free parking
Work Location: In person