Early Years Apprentice: Learn, Grow & Make an Impact

Busy Bees; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & progression

Hive benefits & wellbeing platform

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Birthday off

Childcare discount 50%

Family leave & return-to-work bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance guidance

EAP & mental health first aid

Cycle to Work

Pension Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees invites you to start a rewarding Early Years Apprenticeship within the UK’s leading nursery group. You will learn on the job, plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, and gain hands-on experience under expert guidance.

You will benefit from dedicated mentoring, a structured apprenticeship, and opportunities to grow within Busy Bees Education and Training, with ongoing support from your Development Coach.

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
• Be able to 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

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

Early Years

English literacy

Education

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

A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Desirable)

Job description

Busy Bees invites you to start a rewarding Early Years Apprenticeship within the UK’s leading nursery group. You will learn on the job, plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, and gain hands-on experience under expert guidance.

You will benefit from dedicated mentoring, a structured apprenticeship, and opportunities to grow within Busy Bees Education and Training, with ongoing support from your Development Coach.