Overview
Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK. Be among the first 25 applicants. Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? 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 more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children\'s lives.
About Our Nursery
Busy Bees London Putney, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 81 children and provides first-class care in a loving environment where each child is treated as an individual. Our professionally qualified team collaborates to ensure that children are supported from their early developmental years through to their preparation for school, encouraging them to realize their full potential. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from East Putney tube station on the District Line, our nursery is situated behind the Fire Station on West Hill. We offer complimentary lunches for our children, and our nursery recently underwent an interior decorating lift at the end of 2022, showcasing our beautiful space even more brightly.
Busy Bees Benefits
We offer a range of employee benefits including competitive salary, ongoing professional development and career progression, the Hive wellbeing hub with discounts, up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), birthday leave, 50% childcare discount, enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus, menopause support through Peppy, Salary Finance, Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work, pension access through Cushon, and discounted PMI. Access to a Benefits and Wellbeing platform and a dedicated Grow with Us area is also provided to support ongoing development.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education
Industries
* Education Administration Programs
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