Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Fleet; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development programmes

Job summary

Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join the team in Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire. The role focuses on caring for children up to age 5, with training and coursework to complete a formal qualification.

You will be supported by assessors and a management team striving for outstanding practice. Benefits include a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, annual leave, pension and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• GCSE English at level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous childcar e experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to care for babies and children up to age 5.
• Attend required training and coursework to complete your qualification.
• Engage in interactive play and activities to support learning.

Skills

Apprenticeship commitment

Communication skills

Teamwork

English GCSE/Functional Skills

Education

GCSE English C / Level 4 or above

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery

Salary – £26,662.20 - £27,086.30 Annual per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire

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.”

I am recruiting for an early years apprentice to join our Church Crookham day nursery, situated in Church Crookham Village. This nursery offers opportunities to develop early years knowledge, e.g. nurture training, outdoor learning sessions, in a newly furbished nursery bringing pride to your room, with a management team who are striving for outstanding.

Our Benefits

• £26,662.20 - £27,086.30 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

*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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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