Early Years Apprentice Educator — Learn & Grow

Busy Bees Nurseries; Lostock Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progressio

Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Up to 28 days holiday per year (incl..

Birthday off

Up to 50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to-wo

Peppy guidance & Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Workplace pension (Cushon)

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Early Years Apprentices. This role offers hands-on learning in childcare within a leading UK nursery group and ongoing mentoring through Busy Bees Education and Training.

You’ll be supported to learn, develop, and contribute from day one, with the Bee Curious curriculum and regular feedback from a dedicated Development Coach. Northwich-focused location details apply.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years.
• Demonstrate Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills).
• Desirable: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework.
• Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure children's individual needs are understood and met.
• Contribute to safeguarding of all children.
• Complete apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe.
• Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to own development.
• Provide regular updates to line Manager about activities and progress.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 3/D or above) or Level 2 Functional Skills

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Desirable)

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Early Years Apprentices. This role offers hands-on learning in childcare within a leading UK nursery group and ongoing mentoring through Busy Bees Education and Training.

You’ll be supported to learn, develop, and contribute from day one, with the Bee Curious curriculum and regular feedback from a dedicated Development Coach. Northwich-focused location details apply.