Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing & financial benefits (GP,早于W

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Teddington is hiring an Early Years Apprentice to support children up to age 5 through play, reading and engaging activities. You will work with a team and participate in training to gain a formal early years qualification.

With Hull HEART values, inclusive culture and opportunities for professional development, this role offers hands-on experience in a supportive nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• GCSE English at level C/4 or higher or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not required.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for children.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, reading and learning activities.
• Attend required training and coursework for your qualification.
• Reflect on practice and use feedback to improve development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment to Apprenticeship

Childcare Passion

Education

GCSE English (C/4) or equivalent

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Teddington Cedar Road Nursery

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 Teddington Cear Road nursery.

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

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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.