Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£26,662.20 per annum

40 hours over 5 days

Childcare discount 40%

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool in Kirkstall, Leeds is looking for an Early Years Apprentice. You will work with children up to age 5, participate in interactive activities, and complete training for your apprenticeship.

The role offers a salary of £26,662.20 per annum and supportive development opportunities. We welcome applicants committed to learning, with basic English qualifications, and a passion for making learning fun.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Interest in working with children and learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, reading and learning activities.
• Attend required training and coursework for your qualification.

Skills

Commitment to apprenticeship

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strong customer focus

Education

GCSE English (C) or Level 4

Job description

Kirkstall, Leeds

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.”

Nursery – Bright Horizons Leeds

Salary – £26,662.20 per annum

Location – Kirkstall, Leeds

We’re looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our Leeds nursery.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 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

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.