Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Apprentice for their West Dulwich nursery in London. The role involves caring for children through interactive play while completing formal training. This position offers a supportive environment to develop skills in early childhood education, complemented by a solid benefits package.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete education qualifications during apprenticeship.
• Previous experience with children beneficial but not essential.
• Engagement through play and learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Care for children up to age 5 through interactive play.
• Support learning opportunities by encouraging curiosity.
• Attend training and complete coursework for qualification.

Skills

Commitment to completing apprenticeship

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to build trust

Communication techniques

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,184 - £28,274 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – West Dulwich, London

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 West Norwood nursery, situated in West Dulwich, London.

Our Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good’ and is set within a beautifully designed building.

• 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

*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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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom