Early Years Apprentice

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: 26697.99 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Chantry Hall London

We are looking for a full time Early Years Apprentice to join our Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool situated in Muswell Hill. The nursery has great transport links being a 15minute walk from Alexandra Palace and Bowes Park Stations as well as Bounds Green Underground as well as parking outside of the nursery.

The fantastic 82place setting proudly rated Good by ofsted features spacious and wellresourced rooms and large windows which let in lots of natural light. it also benefits from a fantastic garden area with bikes climbing frames and a mud kitchen perfect for outdoor teaching and learning!

What we can offer you

Our benefits include but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40 for first child (T&C Apply)
• 28 days holiday per year with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands utilities and days out
• Financial support through early access to wages low interest debt consolidation loans and more
• Refer a Friend Bonus including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
• Access to a wide selection of training programmes supporting your individual career path with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence galas
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons

We care for over 25000 children across the UK across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries 98 of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Weve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Since 2005 we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children supporting families and children in crisis something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.

What youll be doing

• Working as part of a nursey team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Having daily adventures with our childrenthroughinteractive playactivities readingand helping them with their curious minds through the learning curriculum
• Communicating with parents daily on their childs activities
• Provide a caring and supporting environment where the children feel safe and looked after
• Creating play and learning opportunities that support the childrens learning

• Promote and ensure child welfare protection health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Working alongside your Assessor including attending all training required for completion of your formal qualification
• Having the ability to manage own time to complete required coursework in the given timeframe
• Driving own development through the active participation in appraisals onetoones and requesting supervisions where required
• Reflecting and proactively utilising new ideas and initiatives including feedback to enhance development and learning

What were looking for

• Commitment to completing your Apprenticeship
• Maths and English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2. If not already held a willingness to complete Functional Skills alongside 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 build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

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 ages and 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 were 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 we will be happy to help.