Early Years Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; Plympton; Sur place; GBP 11 000 - 12 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 days annual leave incl bank hols

Flexible working options

Childcare discount

Company pension with employer contribs

Life assurance 18-65

Résumé du poste

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Plympton, part of Grandir UK Limited, is seeking an Apprentice to join a caring, child-focused team. You will support and inspire children, fostering curiosity while working towards an Early Years qualification with a training salary of £8.00-£8.40 per hour.

We offer flexible working and strong benefits, with genuine career progression and a commitment to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check is required as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Willing to start as Apprentice and gain Early Years qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Identify and meet each child's individual needs.
• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Carry out interactive activities such as reading stories and mealtimes.
• Be a positive, practical role model for children.
• Develop friendly relationships with staff and parents.
• Follow Safeguarding Procedures at all times.
• Work towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive environment.

Formation

Early Years qualification

Description du poste

Training salary- £8.00-£8.40 per hour Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Kiddi Caru - Plympton 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 Plympton is 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
• Big childcare discount
• £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

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
• Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
• 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.