Nursery: Bright Horizons Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery and Preschool
Hours: Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours
Salary: £23,795 per annum
Location: Sawbridgeworth, CM21
We are looking for a full time Early Years Apprentice to join our Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Nursery.
Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Nursery is a listed building which is Ofsted rated “Good” and situated in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire and is only a 10 minute walk from the station. The nursery is in a rural area with a lovely garden area and light airy rooms.
What we can offer you
* 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 gala’s
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working
What you’ll be doing
* Working as part of a nursery team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5.
* Having daily adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading and helping them with their curious minds through the learning curriculum.
* Communicating with parents daily on their child’s activities.
* Providing a caring and supportive environment where the children feel safe and looked after.
* Creating play and learning opportunities that support the children’s learning.
* Promoting and ensuring 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.
* Managing your own time to complete required coursework in the given timeframe.
* Driving your own development through active participation in appraisals, one-to-ones, and requesting supervisions where required.
* Reflecting and proactively utilising new ideas and initiatives, including feedback, to enhance development and learning.
What we’re 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.
* 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 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.
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