Bright Horizons - Early Year's Apprentice

Apprenticeships; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Apprentice for their Bury St Edmunds Nursery. The role includes caring for children up to 5 years old, creating engaging learning opportunities through play. We value commitment and passion for child development. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits. Join us to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Previous experience with children beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Create learning opportunities that support children's learning.
• Attend training and coursework for formal qualification.

Skills

Commitment to completing your apprenticeship

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Passion for making learning fun and engaging

Ability to use various communication techniques

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 in English or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Bright Horizons - Early Year's Apprentice

Nursery –Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds

Salary – £25,539per annum

Location –Bury St Edmunds

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our Bury St Edmunds Nursery. The Nursery is rated "Good" by Ofsted, and nestled in a peaceful residential area with convenient access to the A14 and close links to the M33 bus route. The nursery features bright and airy rooms with seamless access to a spacious, multi-surfaced garden. We also provide on-site parking for your convenience.

• £25,539per annum
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – creating learning opportunities that support the children’s learning. With the support of your assessor, you will attend all required training and coursework for completion of your formal qualification. You will reflect and proactively use new ideas and initiatives, including feedback, to enhance development and learning.

What we’re looking for

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2. If not already held, a willingness to complete alongside your apprenticeship
• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential - Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, [e-mail] will be happy to help.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 14/08/2025

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