Early Years Apprentice: Learn, Grow & Make a Difference

Busy Bees; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & career progression

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

Job summary

Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, invites enthusiastic individuals to start an Early Years Apprenticeship. If you’re passionate about childcare and eager to learn, this role offers on-the-job training, mentoring, and real responsibility from day one.

You'll plan age-appropriate activities within the EYFS framework, support a caring team, build strong relationships with children and parents, and complete the apprenticeship with dedicated coaching from Busy Bees Education and Training.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about childcare and start a career in Early Years.
• UK resident for at least 3 consecutive years to meet funding eligibility.
• Evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills).
• Desirable: A 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.
• Work 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

UK residency eligibility 3 years

Communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4-9 or A*-C) or Level 2 Functional Skills

A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, invites enthusiastic individuals to start an Early Years Apprenticeship. If you’re passionate about childcare and eager to learn, this role offers on-the-job training, mentoring, and real responsibility from day one.

You'll plan age-appropriate activities within the EYFS framework, support a caring team, build strong relationships with children and parents, and complete the apprenticeship with dedicated coaching from Busy Bees Education and Training.