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Job summary
A leading childcare provider in England is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to assist in delivering high-quality childcare. The role involves planning activities, supporting children's development, and ensuring their individual needs are met. Applicants should be working or caring for children and possess a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C/4 or above. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including up to 28 days holiday per year.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Working or caring for children, whether voluntary or paid.
- Level 2 in Early Years, or similar qualifications, is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Plan stimulating activities for children in your care.
- Assist in delivering high-quality childcare.
- Build effective relationships with children and parents.
- Ensure each child’s individual needs are met.
- Contribute to the safeguarding of all children.
Skills
Education
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud of our award‑winning workplace culture.
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team you will be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. We also partner with BBC Children in Need to support children’s lives through community involvement and fundraising.
Located in Thetford, our Ofsted‑rated Good nursery has a capacity of 72 children. The space features a spacious outdoor area and a Nature Garden for exploration. Staff enjoy free lunch, parking and a generous one‑hour lunch break. Flexible working patterns are available to accommodate your needs.
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Workplace pension through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS.
- Assisting in delivering high‑quality childcare and maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff.
- Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members.
- Ensuring each child’s individual needs are met.
- Contributing to the safeguarding of all children.
- Actively working towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe.
- Being enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace.
- Demonstrating commitment to continued professional development.
- Communicating with your line manager regarding the activities and progress within the room.
To apply you must be working or caring for children, whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C/4 or above, or functional skills level 2, is desirable.
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