Early Years Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options available

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Company pension scheme with employer"s

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance for employees aged 18-"

Certified Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited's Dicky Birds Brighton Road Day Nursery in Surbiton is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join a caring, child-focused team. This role offers a training salary of £8.00-£9.00 per hour, strong benefits, and clear progression as you work toward your Early Years qualification while supporting children daily.

Located near Surbiton station, the nursery provides a welcoming environment with outdoor play and learning opportunities for babies, toddlers, and preschool children.

Qualifications

• Willingness to train and gain an Early Years qualification
• Caring and enthusiastic attitude toward children

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Caring attitude

Enthusiasm

Education

Early Years qualification training

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, 6 November 2026 at 06:00

Early Years Apprentice

Dicky Birds Brighton Road Day Nursery
Part of Grandir UK
Training salary- £8.00 - £9.00 per hour

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

OurBrighton Road Day Nursery in Surbitonis looking for a caring and enthusiasticApprenticeto 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 Dicky Birds

AtDicky Birdsyou 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

Consider joining our Brighton Road, Surbiton nursery as it offers a bright, welcoming environment across four spacious rooms, filled with natural light and set within a secure site. With dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschool children, it’s a well‑organised setting designed to support both children and staff throughout the day.

You’ll also benefit from a fantastic garden designed to inspire outdoor learning and exploration for all age groups. Children enjoy hands‑on experiences in the mud kitchen, experimenting at the water wall, and discovering the natural world through our bug hotel, all while developing essential gross and fine motor skills. We also offer forest school sessions, along with opportunities for large‑scale mark making.

A separate, cosy garden area ensures babies can safely enjoy outdoor play, and with additional outdoor spaces just a short walk away, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to create engaging, varied learning experiences.

Location and Travel

For our commuting staff, we are conveniently located only a 5-10 minute walk from Surbiton train station which goes straight to Central London. We are also within easy reach of Surbiton High Street and not far from Kingston Upon Thames.

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.