Early Years Apprentice - London

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative team as an Early Years Apprentice, where you will gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognized qualification. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend creativity with education, supporting children in their early development. With a commitment to professional growth, you'll benefit from a structured apprenticeship program, competitive salary, and a supportive environment that values your contributions. This forward-thinking organization is dedicated to nurturing talent and providing a fulfilling career path in early childhood education. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

70% off childcare at Kido

£500 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted travel Oyster card

Qualifications

• No existing qualifications needed for Level 3, but passion and hard work are essential.
• Evidence of experience with children is required, ideally in a nursery.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in providing a safe and inspiring learning environment.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver engaging activities aligned with EYFS.

Skills

Passion for Early Years and Childcare

Teamwork

Positive can-do attitude

Experience with children

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

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 London.

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We're still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

What we offer:

What we offer on L2 Apprenticeship

• The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L2 Apprenticeship of £18200 for full time, 40 hours per week.
• Once qualified salary increase to £26000.

What we offer on L3 Apprenticeship

• The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L3 Apprenticeship of £19240 for full time, 40 hours per week.
• A pay increase when you achieve Level 2 competency sign off bringing your salary up to £21320. Usually achievable within your first 2 months of employment.
• In the second year of your apprenticeship, you will receive a big pay uplift to the minimum wage for age.
• Once you complete your qualification your salary will increase to at least £26499 and you will be eligible for your qualification bonus of £500 paid in 2 instalments.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service.
• Your birthday off.
• 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces).
• £500 refer a friend bonus.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Annual performance-related pay increases.
• Brilliant career progression opportunities.
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events.
• Access to a healthcare cash plan.
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app.
• If you're 18 or over, live in a London borough and in the first year of an apprenticeship, you can get a discounted travel Oyster card.
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers.
• Your wellbeing matters - we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.

What being an Early Years Apprentice involves:

As an Apprentice, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience within the nursery while working towards a sought-after early years qualification. Our Level 3 course takes approximately 2 years to complete, but offers you advancement to Level 2 sign off as soon as you're ready. The apprenticeship is designed to be work-based, with dedicated time allocated to support you with relevant learning and study to gain your qualification.

As an Early Years Apprentice your primary focus will be supporting the team in providing a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You'll be a team player with a positive can-do attitude, collaborating with the team to deliver engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

What we're looking for:

• For the Level 3 Apprentice role you do not need any existing qualifications, but must have genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare and be hardworking and keen to learn.
• You must have some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
• You must have the right to work in the UK and must hold UK residency for the past 3 years or more.
• Maths and English GCSE is desirable however if you do not have these then you will complete a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills test to show competence in these areas.
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead.

What's next?

If you're ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we'll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail].

Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children.