Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Reigate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join our nursery. You will work with babies and children up to 5 years old, supporting their learning through interactive play and activities, with supervision and training provided for your formal qualification.

You'll attend required coursework and training, developing practical skills and a reflective approach to improvement, while working within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship
• GCSE English Grade C/Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 (if not held)
• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team
• Participate in required training and coursework for your apprenticeship
• Reflect on and apply new ideas to enhance development and learning

Job description

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Nursery – [Nursery Name]
Salary – £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – [Location]

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 [XXX] nursery. [Nursery USPs / Location guidance – max. 30 words]

Our Benefits

• £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum
• 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

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.

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.