Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Dorking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Christmas closure

Pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing

Professional development programme

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice in Dorking to join a nurturing team caring for children up to age 5. You will learn through interactive play, with training and coursework provided for your formal qualification, supported by a dedicated assessor.

Benefits include a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days leave plus bank holidays, pension, wellbeing services, and a development programme. DBS enhanced checks apply.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commitment to apprenticeship

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £27,580 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Dorking, Surrey

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 Dorking nursery. The nursery offers a welcoming, nurturing setting with a passionate team dedicated to creating a fun, engaging environment where children can learn, play and thrive. The nursery is conveniently located with good public transport links and nearby parking available.

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

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.