Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice in Milton Keynes. You will join a team caring for babies and children up to five years old, supporting their development through play, reading, and structured activities.

You’ll attend training to complete your formal qualification and collaborate with assessors to progress through the apprenticeship. We offer a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, generous annual leave, pension and wellbeing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Engage in interactive play, reading and activities to support learning.
• Attend required training and coursework for completion of your formal qualification.
• Work with a team and build partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Apprenticeship commitment

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English C/4+

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – £26,662.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location – Milton Keynes, BuckinghamshireAre 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 Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool, conveniently located close to Woburn Sands train station, situated close to Wavendon Primary, Swallowfields, and Brooklands schools.Our 65 place setting offers a large garden, which gives access to hours of fun with a climbing frame, sandpit and bike track!Our Benefits£26,662.20 per annumChildcare discount of 40% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&Cs*The RoleAs 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 forCommitment to completing your apprenticeshipEnglish qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2. If not already held, a willingness to complete alongside your apprenticeshipPrevious 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 childAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!