Early Years Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance 18-65

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Ower, Romsey, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our team. You will help care for children, support their development, and model positive behavior in a warm, safe setting.

You will work towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive environment, with flexible working options and a broad benefits package designed to help you grow personally and professionally.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
• Willing to learn and develop in early years practice.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children’s individual needs are identified and met.
• Supervise and support the children at all times.
• Carry out interactive activities such as 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 and parents.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Team player

Job description

Wade Park Farm, Salisbury Rd, Ower, Romsey SO51 6AG, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 05:00

Early Years Apprentice

Part of Grandir UK

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

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Oweris 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 Grandir UK

At Kiddi Caru Ower, 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 nursery is set withinbeautifully converted stables,offering bright, welcoming spaces filled with natural light. Age-appropriate playrooms support every stage of development, with a calm Baby Room, engaging Toddler and Preschool areas, and transitions tailored to each child's individual readiness.

Our spacious outdoor gardens encourage daily adventures, from climbing and active play to safe exploration for our youngest children. We also offer a range of enriching activities, including sports, tennis, music and movement, and nature-based learning, helping children build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Location and Travel

Kiddi Caru Ower is ideally located on Salisbury Road, just off the M27 and close to Pollards Moor Road, Frogmore Lane and Romsey Road. Our setting is surrounded by rural fields and sits opposite Paultons Park, making it convenient for families travelling from Romsey, Ower, and the wider New Forest community.

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.

Wade Park Farm, Salisbury Rd, Ower, Romsey SO51 6AG, UK