Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Bromley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 40% for first 1

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Great Place to Work status

Job summary

Bright Horizons Shortlands Day Nursery and Pre School in Bromley is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join our Shortlands nursery. You will work with babies and children up to 5, supporting development through play and structured activities, with training towards a professional qualification.

You will attend required coursework, reflect on practice, and collaborate with assessors to progress your apprenticeship. We offer caring team culture and progression opportunities within Bright Horizons.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2; willing to complete alongside apprenticeship.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for children.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use varied communication methods with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Provide learning opportunities through interactive play and activities.
• Attend required training and coursework for formal qualification completion.
• Reflect and apply new ideas and feedback to enhance development and learning.

Skills

Commitment to apprenticeship

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Teamwork

Customer / parent interaction

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Shortlands Day Nursery and Pre School

Salary – £29,432 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Bromley

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 Shortlands in Bromley nursery.

Our Benefits

• 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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.