Nursery –Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery & Preschool
Salary –Starting from £26,790.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Epping
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 Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery based within Essex, in the grounds of the St Margaret’s Hospital.
Our 92 place nursery is proudly rated as “Good” by Ofsted, and offers excellent facilities, as well as being a recognised Forest School and intergenerational sessions. We also has great transport links, having parking onsite, regular bus drops to the Hospital, and being walking distance from Epping Station on the Central Line.
Our Benefits
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Childcare discount of 40% for first child
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Enhanced parental leave
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20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
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Pension
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Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
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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
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Commitment to completing your apprenticeship
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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
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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.
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Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
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Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
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Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
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.
