Early Years Apprentice

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

Job summary

Une entreprise de garde d'enfants reconnue recherche un apprenti pour rejoindre leur équipe à Shoreham-by-Sea. En tant qu'apprenti en petite enfance, vous participerez à des activités ludiques et éducatives avec des enfants de moins de 5 ans, tout en bénéficiant d'un programme de développement professionnel. Ce poste offre une culture inclusive et un environnement qui valorise le développement personnel et professionnel.

Benefits

Remise de 40% sur les frais de garde pour le premier enfant

Congé parental amélioré

20 jours de congé annuel plus jours fériés

Pension

Bénéfices de bien-être y compris consultations GP

Accès à un programme de développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Engagement à compléter l'apprentissage.
• Volonté de travailler avec des enfants.
• Capacité à développer des partenariats solides.

Responsibilities

• S'occuper des enfants jusqu'à 5 ans à travers des jeux interactifs et des activités.
• Participer à la formation et à la documentation requises pour finaliser la qualification.

Skills

Engagement

Passion pour l'apprentissage

Communication avec enfants et adultes

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 en anglais ou Functional Skills Level 2

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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.

• 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!