Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable childcare organization in Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support and nurture children up to the age of 5. The role includes engaging children in interactive play, activities, and learning opportunities while attending training for formal qualification. Applicants should be dedicated to completing their apprenticeship and ideally possess GCSEs in English. The organization champions a supportive and inclusive culture, providing generous benefits, including a childcare discount and professional development programs.

Benefits

£28,184.00 per annum

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

• Willingness to complete a GCSE or Functional Skills qualification alongside the apprenticeship.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for children up to the age of 5.
• Encourage learning through interactive play and activities.
• Attend required training and coursework for formal qualification.

Skills

Commitment to completing your apprenticeship

Ability to develop trust

Passion for making learning fun

Variety of communication techniques

Education

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

Job description

Nursery – Eddington Day Nursery

Salary: £28,184.00 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Cambridge, CB3 1AA

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 Eddington nursery which is located in an award‑winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike. We provide a staff room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, as well as a separate lounge for enjoying lunch and socialising. Toiletries and treats are also stocked for our staff. Additionally, free parking is available.

Our Benefits

• £28,184.00 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

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!

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