Overview
Join Busy Bees as an Apprentice in Early Years. This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development.
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and we are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities And Expectations As An Apprentice
* Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
* Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
* Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
* Ensuring each child\'s individual needs are met
* Contributing to the safeguarding of all children
* Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
* Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
* Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
* Communicate with their line Manager regarding the activities and progress within the room
As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside inspiring qualified staff who will support and mentor you whilst completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses where you will be provided with underpinning knowledge and skills to support you in everyday practice. A Development Coach will visit you regularly in your nursery, assessing the work you are creating, providing recognition for your progress and vital guidance to support you in the next part of your apprenticeship.
To apply you must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C/4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off - it’s our gift to you!
* 50% childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
* Menopause support through Peppy
* Financial support through Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Additional information: Busy Bees offers access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, including a Wellbeing Hub and a Celebrating You section recognizing team members.
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