Nursery: Bright Horizons Timperley Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £24, 865.78 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Timperley, Manchester

We are looking for a full time Early Years Apprentice join our Bright Horizons Timperley Nursery. Our nursery is situated in Manchester.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
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

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis – something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.

What you’ll be doing

Working as part of a nursey 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
Provide a caring and supporting environment where the children feel safe and looked after
Creating play and learning opportunities that support the children’s learning

Promote and ensure 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
Having the ability to manage own time to complete required coursework in the given timeframe
Driving own development through the 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 - Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar.
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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