Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons UK; Epsom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Epsom is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support the educational development of children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will engage in interactive play and activities, attend training sessions, and enhance learning opportunities. The role requires a commitment to completing your apprenticeship and a passion for making learning fun. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006 and contribute to shaping young minds.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete English qualification if not already held.
• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Engage children through interactive play and activities.
• Attend required training and coursework for qualification.

Skills

Commitment to completing your apprenticeship

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Passion for making learning fun

Effective communication techniques

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,184 - £28,724 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Epsom, 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 Epsom Waltham Nursery, situated in Epsom, Surrey.

Set in a quiet, residential area, our Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Epsom provides the very best care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, and we can't wait to welcome you.

Our Benefits

• £28,184 - £28,274 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

*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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.