childcare apprenticeship Work, Jobs in bedford (with Salaries)

Apprentice Educator
Busy Bees —Bedford
- £10 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Early Years Practitioner
Puddleducks Bedford —Bedford
- From £12.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Nursery Apprentice level 2/3
Little fishes —Bedford
- £13,260 - £19,750 a year
- Part-time
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Childcare Apprenticeship
Childbase Partnership —Cranfield
- £8.00 - £12.74 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Early Years Apprentice
Grandir UK —Northampton
- £8.00 - £8.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Early Years Apprentice Pratitioner
Barton Road Day Nursery —Girton
- £8.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
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Nursery Assistant - Modern Apprentice
Wonderland Day Nursery —Letchworth
- £8.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Employee discount
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Nursery Apprentice Level 2/3- 30hrs pw
Bizzie Bees Nursery —Dunstable
- £14,000 - £16,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
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Nursery Apprentice
Abeona Day Nursery —Kettering
- From £8 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Early Years Trainer
The Opportunity Provider —Northampton
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Google Suite
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Apprentice Educator

Busy Bees -
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Job details

Full-time | Apprenticeship
£10 an hour

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Transport links

Qualifications

GCSE
Early childhood education
Apache Hive
Mentoring

Full job description

Role Overview:

Join Our Busy Bees Family – Start Your Career in Early Years Today!

Apply today to join us on our June, September or October learning cohorts.

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Early Years Apprentices.

Whether you’re taking your first step into childcare or looking to grow your skills, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day.

Why Choose a Busy Bees Apprenticeship?

As an Apprentice, you will:

Work alongside experienced, inspiring Early Years professionals
Receive dedicated support and mentoring throughout your qualification
Take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses
Be regularly visited by your Development Coach for feedback and guidance
Gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a long-term career in childcare

Our apprentices are valued members of the team — you won't just be watching; you will be learning, contributing, and growing from day one!

Why Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We’ve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we’re committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to.

You’ll also experience:

Our award‑winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.
A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported
Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need

About our Nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre-school at Bedford Manton Lane are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. With great transport links, longstanding team, beautiful purpose built settings and opportunities for progression.

Busy Bees Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Ongoing training and career progression
Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers
Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off — our gift to you!
50% childcare discount
Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus
Menopause support through Peppy
Financial guidance through Salary Finance
Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Workplace pension with Cushon
Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Role Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities and expectations

As an apprentice, you will:

Help plan and deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework
Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children
Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met
Contribute to the safeguarding of all children
Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe
Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development

Required Qualifications:

Essential Criteria

To apply, you must:

Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years
To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years
Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills)

Desirable Criteria (not essential)

A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

Start your future in Early Years with a team that truly believes in you. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees journey!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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