Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Apprentice
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Early Years Apprentice
Early Years Apprentice – Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery
Location Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool 51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 6AU
Salary £26,662.20 per annum (depending on qualification/experience)
Hours Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
About Bright Horizons
Do you thrive in a workplace driven by HEART – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Do you love creativity, play, and making a meaningful impact on the next generation?
At Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool, we nurture children with an ethos built on joy, learning, and trust. Every contribution feels valued—right from your first day.
We’re now looking for two enthusiastic Early Years Apprentices to shape our baby room or preschool room.
Benefits
Bright Horizons supports your career and wellbeing at every stage with:
- Starting salary from £26,662.20 per annum
- 40% childcare discount (first child)
- Enhanced parental leave policy
- 20 days’ annual leave + all bank holidays + paid Christmas closure
- Option to purchase additional leave (T&Cs apply)
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- 24/7 virtual GP access & financial wellness benefits
- Early access to wages and stress support
- Professional development programme: Access to coaching and career growth from day one
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The Role
As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering essential care, nurturing, and stimulating learning for babies and children up to age 5:
- Plan and lead fun, interactive play and activities—reading stories, music time, imaginative adventures—fuelling each child’s curiosity.
- Work alongside assessors to complete your formal qualification (this includes training and coursework).
- Reflect and grow: Put feedback, new ideas, and best practices into action to continuously enhance children’s development.
- Foster trust with colleagues, parents, and children through clear communication.
What We’re Looking For
Who you are: ✔ Committed to completing your apprenticeship and viewing it as integral to your career ✔ English qualification of GCSE Grade C (Level 4)/Functional Skills Level 2 or graphical willingness to complete concurrently
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Experience (beneficial but not essential): 💡 Experience working with children—Nursery Bank Staff, teaching assistants, childminders, Early Years Educators, or similar.
Your mindset: ✔ A passion for making learning engaging and joyful (no matter the age!) ✔ Empathy and patience for each child’s individual needs ✔ Ability to build trust and strong parent partnerships ✔ Strong communication skills—adapting to children and adults confidently
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Bright Horizons prioritises child welfare. This role is subject to a familiar and thorough recruitment process (which includes an enhanced DBS check).
We’re inclusive and committed to providing reasonable adjustments for all talent. Every background and ability welcome—especially yours!
How to Apply
Join us for a company voted the UK’s top workplace (since 2006).
rings to apply today. We can’t wait to meet you!
Need help? Email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com—we’re here for you.
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