Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Reigate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Apprentice in Reigate. In this role, you will support children up to age 5 through play and learning activities. Key responsibilities include attending required training and using feedback to improve learning. The role values passion for education and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers benefits like childcare discounts, professional development, and flexible shift options.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete English qualification if not already held.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Commit to completing the apprenticeship.
• Attend training and coursework for formal qualification.
• Use new ideas and feedback to enhance development and learning.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

GCSE English Grade C / Level 4 or above 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.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship
• Attend required training and coursework for the completion of your formal qualification with support from your assessor
• Reflect and proactively use new ideas and feedback to enhance development and learning

Qualifications

• 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.

Location

Near Reigate train station, town centre, and just five minutes from the M25, our nursery offers ease of access with a small car park at the rear accessible from Warren Road, leading into Mark Street, along with a buggy park for hassle-free pick-ups and drop-offs.

Culture and Benefits

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."

• 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
• Subject to T&Cs