Early Years Apprentice

Nursery :  Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery & Pre School

Salary :  £26,698 per annum

Location :  Cambridge

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 can offer you

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&Cs apply)

Up to 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

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

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.

What we’re looking for

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!