Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons UK; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation! As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll engage with children aged 3 months to 5 years, fostering their learning through play and activities. This role offers a supportive environment where you can grow and develop your skills while making a real difference. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone passionate about early childhood education. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career, apply today and be part of a team that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork.

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 access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Create learning opportunities through interactive play and activities.

Skills

Commitment to completing apprenticeship

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Passion for making learning fun

Communication techniques with children and adults

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery

Salary – £28,148 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Mon-Fri | 40 Hours Per Week | 40 Hours

Location – Watford, WD18 7QR

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 Watford Day Nursery. Our Ofsted rated 'Good' Watford nursery cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years across 3 age based rooms. The nursery caters for up to 92 children and includes a large outdoor space with shaded area's and a large kitchen where the children are prepared fresh meals and snacks every day.

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. 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.