Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave and holiday purchase

Pension

Wellbeing & digital GP

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool invites applications for an Early Years Apprentice at Basildon, SS14 3DG. You will join a dedicated team caring for children up to age 5, with on-the-job learning and formal qualification training.

This is a full-time role offering a structured apprenticeship and real growth opportunities. Starting salary is £26,662.20 per year, with benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, paid leave, and a pension.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• English qualification GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for every child.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Strong communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a supportive team.
• Participate in training and coursework to complete your apprenticeship.
• Reflect on practice and introduce ideas to boost development and learning.

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool, c/o David Lloyd Club, Pipps Hill Road South, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG

Salary – Starting from £26,662.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - Full time - 40 hours Monday - Friday

Location – Basildon, SS14 3DG

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 Basildon Nursery SS14 3DG

Our Benefits

• Starting from £26,662.20 per 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.