Early Years Apprentice - Fulham

Kido; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a nurturing environment while working towards a recognized qualification. With a focus on blending various educational approaches, the position emphasizes the importance of play and care in early childhood development. The company provides extensive support for career progression, generous benefits, and a vibrant workplace culture. If you are passionate about early years education and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Childcare discounts

Referral bonuses

Enhanced sick pay

Performance-related pay increases

Career progression opportunities

Social events

Healthcare plans

Discounted travel Oyster cards

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• No prior qualifications needed for Level 3 but a passion for Early Years is essential.
• Some experience with children, preferably in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in delivering engaging activities for children.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Passion for Early Years and Childcare

Experience with children

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Level 2 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:

185 Estcourt Road, London SW6 7HB

We are an international organization operating in India, USA, and the UK. All our UK nurseries are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and are based in London and Windsor. We are growing steadily, 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 loving care provide a strong foundation for children’s early years.

What we offer:

On Level 2 Apprenticeship

• A salary of £18,200 for a full-time, 40-hour week role.
• Salary increases to £26,000 upon qualification.

On Level 3 Apprenticeship

• A starting salary of £19,240 for a full-time, 40-hour week role.
• An increase to £21,320 after achieving Level 2 competency, typically within 2 months.
• A pay uplift to the minimum wage for age in the second year of apprenticeship.
• Post-qualification salary of at least £26,499 plus a £500 bonus paid in two installments.

Additional benefits include 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, your birthday off, childcare discounts, referral bonuses, enhanced sick pay, performance-related pay increases, career progression opportunities, social events, healthcare plans, early access to wages, discounted travel Oyster cards, retail discounts, employee support programs, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

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

Role overview:

As an Apprentice, you will gain practical experience supporting a safe and inspiring environment for children, working towards a recognized early years qualification. The Level 3 course takes about 1.5 years, with flexible progress towards Level 2 sign-off. The role is work-based, with dedicated time for learning and study.

Your main responsibilities include supporting the team in delivering engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), communicating effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, ensuring safeguarding, participating in mealtimes, and assisting with daily nursery operations. We value diversity and encourage flexibility and dedication to meet each child's needs.

Candidate requirements:

• No prior qualifications needed for Level 3 but a genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare is essential.
• Some experience with children, preferably in a nursery setting.
• Right to work in the UK and UK residency for at least 3 years.
• GCSEs in Maths and English are desirable; otherwise, a Level 2 Functional Skills in these subjects or current Level 1 equivalent is required.
• Alignment with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead.
• Shortlisted candidates will need to disclose unspent convictions and undergo an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safer recruitment policies.

Next steps:

If you're ready to join Kido and develop your career, apply today. An initial phone interview will be arranged. For questions, contact us at [e-mail].

Connect with us on:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kidolondon/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidolondon/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvvGDj9HL7...
• Careers page: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

All posts involving contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Some convictions are protected and not disclosed or considered. For more info, visit the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Shortlisted candidates must disclose all unspent convictions before the interview. Further criminal history checks will be conducted before employment. If unsure about disclosure, seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for guidance. More info on filtering and protected offences is available online.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Our recruitment procedures include pre-employment checks such as an enhanced DBS and barred list checks.