Early Years Apprentice - Crouch End

Kido; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kido as an Early Years Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience in providing exceptional care and education for young children. You will work towards a Level 3 qualification while enjoying competitive benefits, including salary increases and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

70% off childcare at Kido

Enhanced sick pay

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Confidential employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• No existing qualifications required for Level 3 Apprentice.
• Must have some experience with children, ideally in a nursery.
• Maths and English GCSE desirable; Level 1 Maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in providing a safe learning environment.
• Engage with children and align activities with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met during mealtimes.

Skills

Passion for Early Years and Childcare

Willingness to learn

Communication

Education

Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills

Job description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Kido, located at:

Earl Haig Hall, 18 Elder Ave, London N8 9DE

We are an international organization operating in India, USA, and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with locations in London and Windsor. We are expanding, opening 1-2 new nurseries each year! At Kido, we blend practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches, offering a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a mix of free and structured play, an engaging environment, and love and care provide a strong foundation for early years development. More about our nurseries can be found at https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/.

What we offer

The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary of £21,673 full-time (40 hours/week). Benefits include:

• Salary increase to at least £23,796 upon achieving Level 2 competency
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Your birthday off
• 70% childcare discount at Kido (subject to availability)
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance pay increases
• Career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations, and social events
• Healthcare cash plan
• Early pay access via the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance program and wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

We support your development to prepare you for future roles within our growing nursery group.

What being an Early Years Apprentice involves:

Gain hands-on experience supporting a safe and inspiring environment, working towards a Level 3 qualification in approximately 2 years, with the possibility to achieve Level 2 earlier. The apprenticeship is work-based, with dedicated study time.

You will support the team in delivering engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, and prioritize safeguarding. Your role includes delivering exceptional experiences, assisting with mealtimes, and ensuring the nursery runs smoothly.

We value diversity and encourage flexibility, feedback, and innovation to provide exceptional early years education.

What we’re looking for:

• No prior qualifications needed; passion for Early Years and Childcare, hardworking, eager to learn
• Some experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting
• Right to work in the UK and UK residency for 3+ years
• Maths and English GCSE desirable; if not, Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent required
• Alignment with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead
• Disclosure of unspent convictions and DBS checks will be part of the process

What’s next?

If you’re ready to join Kido and build a rewarding career, apply today. Our Talent Partners will contact you for the next steps. For questions, email [e-mail].

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Careers: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safer Recruitment

All roles involving contact with children require disclosure of unspent convictions, and successful candidates will undergo DBS checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, following our safer recruitment policies.