Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Poole is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support the development of children under 5. You will engage in interactive play and activities while attending required training for your qualification. This role offers a great opportunity for individuals passionate about childcare, providing benefits like childcare discounts and professional development programs. All applicants are welcome regardless of background, and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

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 access

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• Willingness to complete English qualification if not already held.
• Previous experience with children beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through interactive play and activities.
• Attend required training and coursework for formal qualification.
• Use feedback to enhance development and learning.

Skills

Commitment to completing apprenticeship

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to develop trust and partnerships

Use of communication techniques

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 in English or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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