Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An early years education provider is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join their team in Shoreham by Sea. This role involves caring for children and engaging them through fun and educational activities, while completing necessary training for qualification. Ideal candidates will have a passion for early childhood education and effective communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment and can make a positive impact on children's lives, contributing to their learning and development.

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

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete the Early Years Apprenticeship.
• Willingness to earn the required English qualification if not already held.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Engage children through interactive play and activities.
• Attend required training and coursework for formal qualification.

Skills

Commitment to completing apprenticeship

Communication techniques

Ability to develop trust

Passion for making learning fun

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £25,538 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Shoreham by Sea

Are you looking to work for an organization 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 Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool.

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
• 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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!