Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons UK; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Caterham, Surrey is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support and engage with children up to age 5. You will foster learning through interactive play and activities, while completing your formal qualifications. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for making learning enjoyable and have a willingness to grow in a nurturing environment. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete necessary qualifications alongside the apprenticeship.
• Previous experience with children beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Create interactive play and learning opportunities.
• Attend all required training and coursework.

Skills

Commitment to completing your apprenticeship

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Variety of communication techniques with children

Passion for making learning fun

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Caterham the Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,184 - £28,274 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Caterham, Surrey

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 Caterham The Laurels Nursery, situated in Caterham, Surrey.

Our Caterham nursery is situated in a leafy residential area, directly opposite Town End Recreation Ground where we take the children in Summer. We have a parent drop-off zone and parking facilities for your convenience, and are a twenty minute walk from Caterham Station.

Our Benefits

• £28,184 - £28,274 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

*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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.