Bright Horizons Apprenticeship Academy Location: CB4 0WG Salary: £26,697.99 Help us shape the future. Looking for a career that makes a real difference? Bright Horizons is excited to expand our early years education community in Cambridge in 2025 Gain your qualification in as little as 8 months. You will be guaranteed a Qualified Early Years Practitioner position with us. Is this the opportunity you’ve been waiting for? Register your interest today What we can offer you Our benefits include, but are not limited to; 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 What you’ll be doing Studying towards a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, 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 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. We look forward to receiving your application If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitmentbrighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.