At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture children through play, activities, and exploration.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a supportive organisation driven by HEART principles.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with a focus on career growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Commitment to complete apprenticeship and GCSE English qualification.
The predicted salary is between 25875 - 31625 £ per year.
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our Hedge End nursery. At Hedge End Nursery, you’ll work in a beautiful listed farmhouse filled with character, wooden beams, and a large, tree-filled garden. Our experienced and supportive team spends each day nurturing children through outdoor play, exploration, and plenty of muddy-puddle moments.
Our Benefits
- Childcare discount of 40% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
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.
What we’re looking for
- 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
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!
Early Years Apprentice in Hedge End employer: Bright Horizons
At Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Pre School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and fosters a supportive work environment. With competitive benefits such as a £1,000 welcome bonus, generous annual leave, and comprehensive professional development opportunities, we empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Join us in a vibrant location where your leadership can shine and contribute to a culture of excellence in early years education.
