Early Years Apprentice — Mentored, Learning & Growing

Busy Bees Nurseries; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progress

Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to‑工作

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension with Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in the UK is offering an Early Years Apprenticeship, inviting passionate individuals to learn on the job while delivering age-appropriate activities under the EYFS framework. You will be mentored throughout your qualification and supported to build lasting childcare skills.

Join a leading nursery group committed to staff development, with extensive training, and opportunities to progress within Busy Bees Education and Training.

Qualifications

• Resident in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years
• Evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills)
• Willingness to start a career in Early Years and participate in an apprenticeship

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 the apprenticeship within the expected timeframe
• Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to personal development

Skills

Passion for childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Motivation to learn

Education

GCSE Maths & English (3/D or above)

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Desirable)

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries in the UK is offering an Early Years Apprenticeship, inviting passionate individuals to learn on the job while delivering age-appropriate activities under the EYFS framework. You will be mentored throughout your qualification and supported to build lasting childcare skills.

Join a leading nursery group committed to staff development, with extensive training, and opportunities to progress within Busy Bees Education and Training.