Early Years Practitioner - Apprenticeship Academy

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their early years education community in Cambridge. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference in children's lives while gaining a qualification in just 8 months. Employees will enjoy a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including discounted childcare, flexible working options, and access to development programs tailored to individual career paths. If you are passionate about engaging children in learning and building strong relationships, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare

Up to 28 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible Working options

Qualifications

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Good relationship building skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with parents daily about their child's activities.
• Engaging in interactive play and promoting child welfare.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Empathy

Active Listening

Education

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5a365e649043

Job Views:

4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: CB4 0WG

Help us shape the future. Looking for a career that makes a real difference?

Bright Horizons is excited to expand our early years education community in Cambridge in 2025!

Gain your qualification in as little as 8 months. You will be guaranteed a Qualified Early Years Practitioner position with us.

Is this the opportunity you’ve been waiting for? Register your interest today!

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
2. Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&Cs apply)
3. Up to 28 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
4. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
5. Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
6. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
7. Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
8. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
9. Happy to Talk Flexible Working

What you’ll be doing

1. Communicating with parents daily on their child’s activities and logging their progress
2. Engaging in interactive play, reading, and other activities aligned to the learning curriculum.
3. Promoting and ensuring child welfare and protection whilst always following health and safety policies and procedures
4. Managing your own time to complete required coursework and meet deadlines.

What we’re looking for

1. English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2.
2. Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
3. Good relationship building skills eg empathy, active listening, trustworthy.
4. Excellent communication skills – written and spoken.

We look forward to receiving your application!