Early Years Apprentice

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry salary

Discounted childcare

28 days holiday

Smart Health access

Discounts & perks

Early wage access

Refer a friend bonus

Career training

Recognition programs

Flexible working

Job summary

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Watford is hiring an Early Years Apprentice. The role involves caring for babies and children up to age 5, supporting learning through play, and liaising with parents.

Training towards a formal qualification is provided, with DBS checks and safeguarding emphasised throughout. You will work in a converted Victorian house setting, with a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and career development across the Bright Horizons network.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE (C/4+) or Functional Skills Level 2, willing to complete.
• Nursery/childcare experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support babies and children up to 5 years old in daily activities.
• Engage children with interactive play and the learning curriculum.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress and activities.
• Assist in safeguarding, welfare, and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Parent communication

Teamwork

Child engagement

Learning support

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Functional Skills Level 2

Tools

DBS compliance

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £29,432 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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

Location: Watford, WD18

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 are looking for a full time Early Years Apprentice to join our Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is situated in Watford in a beautiful converted Victorian house. The 63-place setting has four rooms across three floors. It is very local to the Watford town centre and has great transport links- the Watford metropolitan station is very close by, and Watford Junction is just a 10 minute walk

What We Can Offer You

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&C Apply)
• 28 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more
• Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
• Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence galas
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

What You'll Be Doing

• Working as part of a nursey team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Having daily adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading and helping them with their curious minds through the learning curriculum
• Communicating with parents daily on their child's activities
• Provide a caring and supporting environment where the children feel safe and looked after
• Creating play and learning opportunities that support the children's learning
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Working alongside your Assessor, including attending all training required for completion of your formal qualification
• Having the ability to manage own time to complete required coursework in the given timeframe
• Driving own development through the active participation in appraisals, one-to-ones, and requesting supervisions where required
• Reflecting and proactively utilising new ideas and initiatives, including feedback, to enhance development and learning

What We're Looking For

• Commitment to completing your Apprenticeship
• Maths and English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2. If not already held, a willingness to complete Functional Skills alongside 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 build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

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.

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.

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