Early Years Apprentice - Nurture & Learn in a Happy Nursery

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early wage access

Career coaching

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery is hiring an Early Years Apprentice to join a caring, supportive team at a listed farmhouse setting in Hedge End. You’ll nurture babies and children up to age 5 through outdoor play, exploration and structured activities, while online coursework is completed with your assessor.

The role emphasises safety, learning through play, and building strong partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/Level 4 English or Functional Skills Level 2, or willingness to complete.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, activities and reading.
• Attend required training and coursework for the apprenticeship.
• Reflect and apply new ideas to enhance development and learning.

Skills

Commitment to apprenticeship

English GCSE/Level 2

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Partnership with parents

Various communication techniques

Education

GCSE English or Level 2

Job description

Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery is hiring an Early Years Apprentice to join a caring, supportive team at a listed farmhouse setting in Hedge End. You’ll nurture babies and children up to age 5 through outdoor play, exploration and structured activities, while online coursework is completed with your assessor.

The role emphasises safety, learning through play, and building strong partnerships with parents and colleagues.