At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire children up to 5 years through play and learning activities.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles and a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with a focus on career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable qualifications.
- Qualifications: Commitment to complete apprenticeship and GCSE English or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 26662 - 26662 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Pre School
Salary – £26,662.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Sonning, Reading
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 Sonning Lane nursery.
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.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
Early Years Apprentice in Reading employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Pre School is an exceptional employer that embodies a culture of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive professional growth opportunities, generous benefits including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave, and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children. Join us in Sonning, Reading, and be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages you to thrive.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
