Nursery Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice

Bird Bird Nursery, Bathgate

Learn. Earn. Grow. Make Every Day Meaningful.

This is where your Early Years career begins. This is where curiosity turns into confidence. This is where learning comes with laughter, purpose, and the occasional glitter emergency.

At Bird Bird Nursery, Bathgate, we’re inviting an Early Years Apprentice to join our warm, supportive team and start a career that truly makes a difference. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a busy, happy nursery while working towards a recognised Scottish Early Years qualification aligned with SSSC registration requirements.

From day one, you’ll be learning on the job, supported by experienced practitioners who want to see you succeed. This isn’t just a role, it’s a journey, with clear progression and plenty of proud moments along the way.

• Learning how play becomes powerful learning (and why mess is sometimes a good thing)
• Supporting children’s development through stories, songs, sensory play, outdoor adventures, and everyday routines
• Helping create calm, caring spaces where children feel safe, confident, and curious
• Being part of key moments, first steps, first friendships, and first “I did it!” smiles
• Learning how to observe, support, and celebrate children’s progress
• Working towards a Scottish Early Years qualification (such as SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6 or above)
• Building the skills, confidence, and experience needed to become a qualified Early Years practitioner

Some days will be busy. Some days will be magical. Every day will help you grow.

This role could be perfect for you if you:

• Want a career that’s meaningful, rewarding, and never boring
• Are starting out in Early Years or looking for a supported route into childcare
• Love learning by doing and being part of a team
• Are caring, patient, enthusiastic, and ready to get involved
• Want to work towards SSSC registration through an apprenticeship pathway
• Are excited about growing into a confident, qualified Early Years professional

You don’t need previous nursery experience just commitment, curiosity, and a genuine love for working with children.

We believe when we invest in our people, amazing things happen for children. As part of the award-winning CC Nurseries Group, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Our benefits include:

• Access to MO, our internal platform for sharing moments of achievement, learning, and joy
• At least 60% childcare discount for team members
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas closure
• An extra day off for your birthday and a wellbeing day
• Flexible working patterns where possible
• Paid training and qualification support
• INSET days focused on learning and development
• Sovereign Healthcare Programme (after 3 months’ employment) and Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive access to high street discounts

Bird Bird Nursery is a welcoming, nurturing nursery in Bathgate, known for its caring team, inspiring environments, and child-centred approach. We’re passionate about creating a setting where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn and where our team members feel supported to grow, develop, and build a long-term career in Early Years.

If you’re ready to learn, laugh, and grow with us, this could be the start of something brilliant.