Early Years Apprenticeship: Learn, Grow & Make a Difference

Busy Bees; Lightwater; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Apprenticeships offer a hands-on start in the Early Years sector with experienced mentors, ongoing learning, and practical on-the-job development. You will learn through real activities, support peers, and gain confidence as you work toward your apprenticeship qualification.

Joining Busy Bees means becoming part of the UK’s leading nursery group, with a focus on growth, care quality, and a supportive culture that values each team member from day one.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years.
• Meet UK residency requirement of 3 consecutive years.
• Provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills).

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver age-appropriate activities following EYFS.
• Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure each child's individual needs are understood and met.
• Contribute to safeguarding of all children.
• Work toward completing your apprenticeship within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills

A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Busy Bees Apprenticeships offer a hands-on start in the Early Years sector with experienced mentors, ongoing learning, and practical on-the-job development. You will learn through real activities, support peers, and gain confidence as you work toward your apprenticeship qualification.

Joining Busy Bees means becoming part of the UK’s leading nursery group, with a focus on growth, care quality, and a supportive culture that values each team member from day one.