Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Chiswick

Realise Training Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits portal discounts

Staff referral scheme

Heavily discounted childcare

Wellbeing day

Job summary

chiswick House Day Nursery is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to provide high-quality care and education while training towards recognised childcare qualifications. You will support individual childrens’ needs, supervise daily activities, and engage in reading stories, meal times, games and nappies changes within a nurturing team.

You will also learn safeguarding practices and build strong relationships with staff and families, while benefiting from a range of staff perks and development

Qualifications

• Professional
• Clear communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Passion for a career in early years
• Focused and reliable

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet each child’s individual needs and provide support throughout the day.
• Supervise and assist children during activities, meals, playtime and routines.
• Engage children with stories, play, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and work with the team to maintain a safe childcare environment.

Skills

Professional

Communication

Ability to learn

Dedication

Education

Maths and English Level 1 Desirable

Job description

London, W4 5UJ

Ref: VAC-02739

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: chiswick House Day Nursery

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

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.

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.

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.