Early Years Apprentice - Training, Development & Childcare

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Dorking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Christmas closure

Pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing

Professional development programme

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice in Dorking to join a nurturing team caring for children up to age 5. You will learn through interactive play, with training and coursework provided for your formal qualification, supported by a dedicated assessor.

Benefits include a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days leave plus bank holidays, pension, wellbeing services, and a development programme. DBS enhanced checks apply.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2. If not already held, a willingness to complete alongside your apprenticeship
• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential - Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – creating learning opportunities that support the children’s learning.
• With the support of your assessor, you will attend all required training and coursework for completion of your formal qualification.
• You will reflect and proactively use new ideas and initiatives, including feedback, to enhance development and learning.

Skills

Commitment to apprenticeship

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice in Dorking to join a nurturing team caring for children up to age 5. You will learn through interactive play, with training and coursework provided for your formal qualification, supported by a dedicated assessor.

Benefits include a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days leave plus bank holidays, pension, wellbeing services, and a development programme. DBS enhanced checks apply.