Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Chilton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development programme

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery in Didcot is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join our Harwell Campus team on a part-time basis. The nursery cares for up to 94 children aged 3 months to 5 years and offers activities including a mini kitchen and Boogie Mites dance classes to support learning through play.

As an Apprentice you will work with our qualified nursery chef and assessors to complete your formal qualification, take part in required training, and reflect on practice to enhance

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• GCSE English level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2, or willingness to complete.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, reading, and learning activities.
• Attend required training and coursework with assessor support.

Skills

Communication

Child engagement

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our Harwell Day Nursery on a part time basis. This nursery cares for up to 94 children aged 3 months to 5 years. Based in the Harwell Campus in Didcot the nursery has a large range of resources and activities including a mini kitchen for the children to get involved in cooking with our qualified nursery chef and also dance classes with Boogie Mites where the children can express themselves and learn through music and movement., 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.

• 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.

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