Apprentice Educator

Busy Bees Childcare; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Early Years Professional Apprentice to support child development and learning. You will assist in planning activities, delivering quality childcare, and ensuring children's individual needs are met. This role offers extensive professional development opportunities within a supportive team. A Level 2 qualification in Early Years or similar is desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Desirable: Level 2 in Early Years, Maths, and English grade C/4 or above or functional skills level 2.
• Working or caring for children, whether voluntary or paid.

Responsibilities

• Plan stimulating activities for children in care.
• Deliver high-quality childcare maintaining professionalism.
• Build effective relationships with children, parents, and team members.
• Contribute to the safeguarding of all children.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Ability to plan activities

Positive attitude

Commitment to professional development

Education

Level 2 in Early Years, Maths, and English grade C/4 or above

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Beverley, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 102 children and offers an ideal environment for your child to learn, grow, and develop at their own pace. The nursery is equipped with a wide range of age-appropriate resources and engaging outdoor play areas, fostering endless learning opportunities that cater to each child\'s individual needs and interests.

Conveniently located on Grange Way, just a short distance from the A164 and a stone's throw from the ER Community Hospital, our Beverley nursery is perfectly positioned for those working at the hospital or in the nearby town centre, which is only a 10-minute drive away. Free parking is available for your convenience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Plus, access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support health, along with a Celebrate You section recognizing our team and a Grow with Us area for development opportunities and training.

Key responsibilities and expectations as an apprentice

• Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
• Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
• Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
• Ensuring each child\'s individual needs are met
• Contributing to the safeguarding of all children
• Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
• Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
• Communicate with their line Manager regarding the activities and progress within the room

As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside inspiring qualified staff who will support and mentor you whilst completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses where you will be provided with underpinning knowledge and skills to support you in everyday practice. A Development Coach will visit you regularly in your nursery, assessing the work you are creating, providing recognition for your progress and vital guidance to support you in the next part of your apprenticeship.

To apply you must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.