Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Hutton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join their Poppetts Nursery in Hutton. In this role, you will care for children up to the age of 5, engaging them in interactive play and activities. The position requires an English qualification and a commitment to completing your apprenticeship. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting from £26,790.40 per annum, along with 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

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete English qualification alongside apprenticeship.
• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Create learning opportunities through interactive play and activities.
• Reflect and use feedback to enhance development.

Skills

Commitment to completing your apprenticeship

Passion for making learning fun and engaging

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Ability to use various communication techniques

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

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.

• 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.

Salary – Starting from £26,790.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience). Hours – Full time, 40 hours, Monday – Friday. Location – Shenfield, CM13 1DU.

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 Poppetts Nursery conveniently located next to Long Ridings Primary School and just a 5‑minute walk from Shenfield Station (Elizabeth Line). Poppetts offers a warm, engaging environment for young learners. We're proud to be rated “Good” by Ofsted and offer enriching extras like Boogie Mites music and Forest School sessions. All rooms have free‑flow access to gardens, and we provide on‑site free parking for families.

Benefits

• Starting from £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
• Subject to T&Cs