Apprentice Educator

Busy Bees In Portishead

Lancaster

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progression

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Job summary

Busy Bees In Portishead is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Early Years Apprentices. The role involves helping plan and deliver exciting educational activities and building supportive relationships with children and their families. Candidates must have a passion for childcare and be motivated to start a career in the Early Years sector. The apprenticeship offers dedicated support, career progression, and a nurturing environment conducive to career growth.

Qualifications

Passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years.
Must have resided in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years.
Proven evidence of Maths and English achievements.

Responsibilities

Help plan and deliver age-appropriate activities according to the EYFS framework.
Support the team to provide high-quality childcare.
Build supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Ensure children's individual needs are understood and met.
Contribute to safeguarding all children.
Work toward completing your apprenticeship within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Motivation to start a career in Early Years

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills

Job description

Join Our Busy Bees Family – Start Your Career in Early Years Today!

Apply today to join us on our June, September or October learning cohorts.

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Early Years Apprentices.

Whether you’re taking your first step into childcare or looking to grow your skills, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day.

Why Choose a Busy Bees Apprenticeship?

As an Apprentice, you will:

Work alongside experienced, inspiring Early Years professionals
Receive dedicated support and mentoring throughout your qualification
Take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses
Be regularly visited by your Development Coach for feedback and guidance
Gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a long‑term career in childcare

Our apprentices are valued members of the team — you won't just be watching; you will be learning, contributing, and growing from day one!

Why Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We’ve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we’re committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to.

Our award‑winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.
A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported
Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need

About our Nursery

Busy Bees at Brooke Street, rated "Good" by Ofsted, warmly welcomes children from babies to preschoolers, creating a nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning. Each nursery room is equipped with a diverse range of activities and resources designed to keep your child's mind and body engaged every day. The opportunities for exploration and play are endless, ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere. We also emphasize outdoor learning and play, allowing the fun to extend beyond the indoors and helping children thrive in a dynamic and enriching environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

Competitive salary
Ongoing training and career progression
Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers
Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off — our gift to you!
50% childcare discount
Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus
Menopause support through Peppy
Financial guidance through Salary Finance
Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Workplace pension with Cushon
Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Your responsibilities and expectations

As an apprentice, you will:

Help plan and deliver exciting, age‑appropriate activities following the EYFS framework
Support the team to provide high‑quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children
Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met
Contribute to the safeguarding of all children
Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe
Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development
Show an enthusiastic, proactive, and open approach to learning new skills every day

Provide your line Manager with regular information about the activities and progress within the room

Essential Criteria

Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years
To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years
Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills)

Desirable Criteria (not essential)