Early Years Apprentice

The Role​

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work as part of a team caring for babies and children up to the age of 5, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing through play based experiences and everyday interactions. This is a fast track ten month apprenticeship programme where you will work four days per week within the nursery, gaining practical experience, and spend one day per week at our Learning Hub undertaking structured learning towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Throughout the programme, you will receive ongoing support from experienced colleagues and apprenticeship specialists, helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to become a qualified Early Years professional.​

Why Choose This Apprenticeship?​

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who are ready to commit to developing a professional career in Early Years. Through a combination of classroom learning, workplace experience and dedicated support, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to work as a qualified Early Years Educator while making a positive difference to young children's lives every day.​

You will work four days per week within the nursery, gaining practical experience, and spend one day per week at our Learning Hub undertaking structured learning towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

Opportunity of a full-time position on completion of the apprenticeship.

Please be aware 1 day a week you will be required to travel to our Learning Hub at Bright Horizons Parsons Green in London SW6 4EH

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.​

You must have lived in the UK for the last three years.

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*​
• Enhanced parental leave​
• 31 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and paid Christmas closure, with the option to purchase additional leave*​
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages and more​
• Professional development opportunities and long-term career progression within Bright Horizon​

With decades of experience, and around 270 community and workplace nurseries, we’re passionate about supporting families with the daily work-life juggle. In our nurseries, our team of dedicated professionals fill children’s days with fun and inspiring learning experiences and the simple joys of childhood.