Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Financial wellbeing benefits and 24/7/

Professional development programme and

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to care for children up to age 5. You will participate in interactive activities and receive training to complete your apprenticeship, with DBS checks and support from an assessor.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, teamwork, and building strong partnerships with parents while pursuing ongoing professional development within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Previous experience beneficial but not essential in nurseries or childcare.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to 5 years old as part of a supportive team.
• Engage in interactive play, story time and activities to support learning.
• Attend required training and coursework with assessor to complete the qualification.

Skills

Communication with children

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2

Willingness to complete alongside apprenticeship

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £29,432 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Kingston upon Thames

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 Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and Preschool.

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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