Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Esher; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to support children's learning through play and activities. This role involves caring for children under five, participating in their developmental activities, and completing the necessary training. Join a great team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and enjoy various employee benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the apprenticeship.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial.
• Passionate about making learning fun and engaging.

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

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

GCSE in English, Grade C/Level 4 or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery

Salary – £26,790.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Esher, 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.”

Our Benefits

• £26,790.40 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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!

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