Early Years Apprentice: Learn, Grow & Make a Difference

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Willesden; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progress

Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Up to 28 days holiday per year (incl.

Your birthday off

Up to 50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to‑工作

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme & Mental

Cycle to Work

Workplace pension

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is hiring Early Years Apprentices to learn and grow within the UK’s leading nursery group. You will work with experienced Early Years professionals, receive mentoring, and participate in bespoke Learning & Development courses to support your qualification.

You’ll build essential childcare skills, develop strong relationships with children and parents, and contribute to a welcoming, safe learning environment while completing your apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years.
• To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a UK resident for at least the last 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 is preferred.

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 toward completing your apprenticeship within the expected timeframe.
• Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development.

Skills

Childcare passion

Teamwork

Communication

Enthusiasm

Commitment to development

Education

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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification (desirable)

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is hiring Early Years Apprentices to learn and grow within the UK’s leading nursery group. You will work with experienced Early Years professionals, receive mentoring, and participate in bespoke Learning & Development courses to support your qualification.

You’ll build essential childcare skills, develop strong relationships with children and parents, and contribute to a welcoming, safe learning environment while completing your apprenticeship.