Early Years Apprentice Educator – Learn & Grow

Busy Bees; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; 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.

Your birthday off — our gift to you!

Up to 50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to-工作

Job summary

Busy Bees invites you to start a rewarding career in Early Years as an Apprentice. You will learn and contribute from day one, guided by experienced professionals and a dedicated Development Coach, while working within Busy Bees’ leading nursery network across the UK.

This apprenticeship provides structured learning, ongoing support, and opportunities to progress within Busy Bees Education and Training, designed to build confidence and competence in delivering high-quality childcare.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years.
• Resident in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years.
• Evidence of 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 the safeguarding of all children.
• Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe.
• Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Motivated to start in Early Years

Education

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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

Job description

Busy Bees invites you to start a rewarding career in Early Years as an Apprentice. You will learn and contribute from day one, guided by experienced professionals and a dedicated Development Coach, while working within Busy Bees’ leading nursery network across the UK.

This apprenticeship provides structured learning, ongoing support, and opportunities to progress within Busy Bees Education and Training, designed to build confidence and competence in delivering high-quality childcare.