Early Years Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Medical cashback for dental treatment

Recognition and rewards program

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to join Pippa’s House Nursery in Esher. This role offers a nurturing environment where you can develop your skills while supporting children’s learning and well-being.

As an Apprentice, you will engage with children through play and development activities, ensuring their individual needs are met in a supportive team. Strong benefits, flexible working, and career progression opportunities await you. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Ability to follow Safeguarding Procedures.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children’s individual needs are met.
• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Engage in interactive tasks like reading stories and playing games.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Desire to gain Early Years qualification

Job description

Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9AA, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 15 June 2026 at 05:00

Early Years Apprentice

Pippa’s House, Esher

Part of Grandir UK

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Why You’ll Love Working at Pippa’s House Nursery

You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Our Facilities

Each of our spaces is thoughtfully designed to support children’s learning, development and well‑being throughout their nursery journey.

Outdoor learning is a key part of daily life at Pippa’s House Esher, with spacious green grounds encouraging exploration, creativity, confidence and a love of nature through activities such as climbing, digging and outdoor storytelling.

Activities

Children enjoy engaging activities including Move & Groove, Make & Bake and our Sow & Grow programme, all designed to support learning and development through play.

Community Outings

Planned outings help children explore the world around them while building confidence and social skills.

Location and Travel

Our flourishing day nursery is set within the beautiful grounds of Sandown Park Racecourse, conveniently located for families in Esher, Cobham, Hinchley Wood and the surrounding Surrey area. Surrounded by open green space yet easily accessible, the location makes drop‑offs and pick‑ups simple for families.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
• Supervise and support the children at all times
• Carry out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies
• Act as a positive, practical role model for the children
• Develop friendly, professional relationships with staff members and parents
• Ensure you fully understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures
• Work towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive and professional environment with hands‑on experience

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
• 24‑hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in‑house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role which will be carried out by our approved third‑party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI‑assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.