We are looking for a full time Early Years Apprentice to join our Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Cromwell Road. This nursery offers beautiful bright spacious rooms, a large outdoor space, and a garden which features a growing area. They also get out into the community with the children once a week and all of the staff is Makaton trained. 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 (T&C Apply)
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
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

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