Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,662.20 per annum

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Southampton is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join our nursery team. You will care for babies and children up to age 5, engage them with interactive play, and support their learning journeys.

With a structured apprenticeship, you will complete training toward a formal qualification, supported by experienced practitioners who help you grow in confidence and skills.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential.
• 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

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Attend required training and coursework for completion of your formal qualification.
• Reflect and proactively use new ideas and feedback to enhance development and learning.

Skills

Commitment to completing your/apprent

Trust and partnerships with colleagues

Communication with children and adults

Education

GCSE English at grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southampton

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

Location – Bright Horizons Southampton

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."

Join Our Team as an Early Years Apprentice!

Are you passionate about working with young children and eager to start a rewarding career in childcare? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly nursery team.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised Early Years qualification, supported by experienced practitioners who will help you develop your skills and confidence.

Our Benefits

• £26,662.20 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

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.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application!