Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Brighton Road, Surbiton

Realise Training Group; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits portal

Staff referral rewards

Heavily discounted childcare

Wellbeing Day

24/7 remote GP

Healthcare cashback plan

Awards ceremony

Additional paid holiday during Xmas

Job summary

Grandir UK is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join our Brighton Road Surbiton setting. You will gain hands-on childcare experience while working toward the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship, under Realise’s training provision.

You will help meet each child’s needs, support daily routines, and participate in activities such as stories, mealtimes, play, and diaper changes. The role emphasizes safeguarding, building strong relationships with staff and families, and following policies.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Level 1 desirable.
• Positive, practical and passionate about a career in early years.
• Focused and able to work with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support high standards of care and education for children.
• Supervise and engage children with activities and routines.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and work with staff and parents.

Skills

Professional

Communication

Ability to learn

Dedication

Education

Maths and English Level 1 Desirable

Job description

Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Brighton Road, Surbiton,

Surbiton, KT6 5PP

Ref: VAC-02740

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 07/12/2026

Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week

Company: Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool, Brighton Road in Surbiton

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies.

You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones.

Qualifications required

• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable
• Positive
• Practical
• Passionate about a career in early years
• Focused

Skills required

• Professional
• Communication
• Ability to learn
• Dedication

Future Prospects

Continued development and progression

Other Information

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.