Early Year Apprentice

Bright Horizons UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment as an Early Years Apprentice at a renowned nursery, where your passion for childcare will flourish. This role offers the chance to engage with children through fun and educational activities, fostering their development in a supportive team. With a commitment to your growth, you'll receive training and mentorship to complete your formal qualification. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in childcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
• Willingness to obtain necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Create learning opportunities through interactive play.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Commitment to learning

Education

GCSE English Grade C / Level 4

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Pre School

Salary – £25,538.44 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Hedge End, Southampton

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 Hedge End, Southampton nursery.

• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

*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, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

About the company

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