Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support children up to age 5. You will participate in engaging activities, reading, and guided play while working with your assessor to complete formal training and coursework.

You will reflect on learning, apply new ideas, and collaborate with colleagues and parents to foster development in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• GCSE English Grade C/Level 4+ or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to engage children through play and learning.
• Good communication with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support babies and children up to age 5 with safe, caring supervision.
• Participate in everyday activities, play, and learning sessions.
• Attend required training and coursework for qualification.
• Reflect on practice and implement new ideas to aid development.

Skills

Commitment to apprenticeship

Child engagement

Strong communication

Education

GCSE English (Grade C/Level 4) or higher

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £27,580.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – 6 Boyn Hill Ave, Maidenhead SL6 4ER

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 Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool.

Our nursery is a beautiful, 93 place purpose-built setting which opened in 2019. It has 5 spacious and well-equipped rooms including a baby sensory area, and areas specifically for art, construction play and a reading corner. All rooms have access to the large garden area including a patio area which is often used for messy play. The nursery is based just a 10 minute walk from the nearest train station, and has onsite parking.

Our Benefits

• 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.

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