Early Years Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 11,571; 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 for employees

24-hour remote GP appointments

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited's Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Whiteley is seeking a dedicated Early Years Apprentice. In this role, you will care for and support children, fostering their development in a nurturing environment. The nursery offers numerous benefits including 33 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and career progression opportunities.

Join a team that values your contributions, promotes professional growth, and creates a welcoming atmosphere for both staff and children alike.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring attitude towards children.
• Willingness to learn and work towards an Early Years qualification.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the children at all times.
• Carry out tasks including reading stories and helping at mealtimes.
• Act as a positive role model for the children.

Skills

Caring for children

Supporting child development

Communication

Education

No formal qualifications required (apprenticeship)

Job description

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 19 June 2026 at 05:00

Early Years Apprentice

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery

Part of Grandir UK

Training salary- £8.00- £8.40 per hour

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

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Whiteleyis looking for a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru

At Kiddi Caru, 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

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is a purpose-built, bright, and airy environment, featuring a warm reception area to welcome you. Our caring and committed team is eager to nurture each child’s unique needs, ensuring they flourish and achieve their highest potential as they embark on their early learning journey.

Large secure garden with separate baby, toddler and preschool areas plus covered outdoor learning space. Our spacious garden features a delightful mud kitchen, an enchanting woodland area for exploration, and various cosy spots that our team customises according to the children's interests, including a lovely pergola. We promote exploration and active play, which greatly helps in boosting their confidence. Additionally, our flourishing garden is an integral part of our Sow and Grow and Make and Bake programmes. These initiatives aim to instil the values of sustainability and healthy eating in the children, encouraging them to engage with nature and understand its importance.

We offer a rich and engaging learning environment that provides unique experiences for children to explore the world around them while fostering their imagination. Our language-rich setting, filled with diverse strategies and resources, supports the development of communication skills and language. Additionally, we have a fantastic, state-of-the-art sensory room that our children absolutely adore, making it a fun and stimulating space for their growth and development.

We’re delighted to announce our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, a testament to our commitment to offering outstanding care and education.

Location and Travel

We are situated in the lovely Whiteley Community Centre, on Gull Coppice, conveniently close to the primary school. You can easily find us near the M27 junction. For those using public transport, there are bus stops just a short walk away on Yew Tree Drive. If you're travelling by train, we're just a 10-minute walk from Swanwick Station. For those driving, there’s a parking lot available right outside our entrance, but please remember that we are located on a one‑way street.

At our setting, we engage closely with the Gull Coppice cul de sac community to provide high‑quality education and expose children to a variety of topics. We've recently partnered with Embracing Age Hampshire to foster intergenerational connections by creating cards and visiting the residents at Humble Heights Care Home.

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.

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA, UK