Early Years Apprentice: Learn, Grow & Make a Difference

Busy Bees Nurseries; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progressio

Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension with Cushon

PMI discount

Job summary

Join Our Busy Bees Family and start your career in Early Years with Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group. We are seeking enthusiastic Early Years Apprentices who want to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentoring, and take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses. You will be supported by a Development Coach as you gain skills and confidence for a long-term career in childcare.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years.
• To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years.
• Provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills).
• A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification is desirable but not essential.

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

Childcare

EYFS

Learning & Development

Education

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

Job description

Join Our Busy Bees Family and start your career in Early Years with Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group. We are seeking enthusiastic Early Years Apprentices who want to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentoring, and take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses. You will be supported by a Development Coach as you gain skills and confidence for a long-term career in childcare.