Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 25,178 - 30,773; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice in Elmbridge to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will care for children up to 5 years, engaging them through interactive play and activities. Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and a passion for making learning fun is essential.

Applicants should have an English qualification and a willingness to complete any necessary coursework. We offer numerous benefits, including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to 5 years.
• Create learning opportunities through interactive play and activities.

Skills

Commitment to completing apprenticeship

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Effective communication techniques

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool

Hours: Full time / Permanent / Mon‑Fri / 40 hours

Salary: £27,976 per annum

Location: Esher, Surrey

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.