Early Years Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Busy Bees Nurseries; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive platform

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

Mental health support (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Discounted PMI

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering an Early Years Apprenticeship across the UK, inviting individuals passionate about childcare to join as apprentices. You’ll learn, develop, and contribute from day one while working within Busy Bees Education and Training to complete the program.

The role supports ongoing training, mentoring, and a pathway to a long-term childcare career, with access to extensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about childcare and start a career in Early Years.
• Residency in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years is required for funding eligibility.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 3/D or Level 2 Functional Skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework.
• Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met.
• Contribute to safeguarding of all children.
• Complete apprenticeship with Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering an Early Years Apprenticeship across the UK, inviting individuals passionate about childcare to join as apprentices. You’ll learn, develop, and contribute from day one while working within Busy Bees Education and Training to complete the program.

The role supports ongoing training, mentoring, and a pathway to a long-term childcare career, with access to extensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.