Early Years Apprentice - Barnet
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Company: BRIGHT LITTLE STARS LTD
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Location: EN5 5EB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000017565
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Application Deadline Date: 23/04/2026
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Start Date: 30/04/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Do you have a passion for children? Do you have a warm smile that makes every child feel special? Do you want to Learn and Earn at the same time? Your amazing career in childcare starts here! An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars.
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
- Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
We have had the pleasure in supporting numerous Bright Little Stars team members to grow from strength to strength, both personally and professionally, changing roles and locations in order to meet personal and professional goals. You will be able to develop and grow your career at Bright Little Stars.
Vacancy Detail
An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you enjoy a rewarding, worthwhile and fun career in childcare. Our Early Years Apprenticeships develop your knowledge and skills on and off the job, giving you the chance to earn and learn at the same time.
You carry out a 5 week paid trial which decides what kind of learner you are- then we match your unique learner needs to the best apprenticeship programme for you.
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will study towards either a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Duties include:
Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests
Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development
Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
Carries out observations and uses these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for their interests in line with the early years foundation stage
Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, handwashing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion
Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children
Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
Work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities
What’s On Offer:
- High Apprentice Salaries Above Government Standard – up to £7.20 dependent on age and experience.
- Daily Hot Staff Lunches
- Win BLS Bucks Rewards Such as Virgin Experience Days
- Wellness Programme
- Job Opportunities after Completion of Apprenticeship
- Paid Training Days
- Mentor System
- Work With Qualified Teachers
- Apprentice Support Days
Other Information
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Bright Little Stars will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.