Early Years Apprentice

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Nursery: Bright Horizons Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery and Preschool
Hours: Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours
Salary: £11.44 per hour (£23,795 per annum)
Location: Sawbridgeworth CM21
We’d love to hear from you if you’re passionate about caring for children and contributing to their learning and development throughout childhood. Everyone starts somewhere and we’d love to support you on your journey at Bright Horizons!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A strong desire to strive towards completing your Apprenticeship.

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

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.
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

Studying towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship, you’ll be part of a team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5, providing a nurturing environment where children and learn through play. Responsibilities will include:

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