Overview
Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK. 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. 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.
Join our remarkable team at Busy Bees in Braintree Great Notley. This Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery has a capacity of 104 children and a longstanding team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment, supported by a triple Outstanding rating. We feature a large garden for outdoor exploration and play, and are located in a village setting with easy links to Chelmsford, Bishop's Stortford, and Stansted. Free parking is available for our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and high-quality setting.
Busy Bees 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)
Our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offers a wide range of discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health. We also recognise and reward our valued team members through a Celebrating You section and provide opportunities for growth through the Grow with Us area.
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.
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