Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Chiswick

Realise Training; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee benefits portal discounts

Staff referral scheme

Heavily discounted childcare

Wellbeing Day

24/7 remote GP with home-deliveredPres

Healthcare cashback plan

Award ceremonies and cash rewards

Extra paid holiday during Christmas

Descripción de la vacante

Grandir is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice in London to provide high-quality care and education while training towards recognised childcare qualifications. You will support children, engage in activities and build strong relationships with staff and parents, all while upholding safeguarding procedures.

You will undertake on-the-job training with Realise Training towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, including knowledge and behaviours and maths/english

Formación

• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Responsabilidades

• Identify and meet each child’s individual needs
• Supervise and support children throughout the day
• Engage in interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games and changing nappies
• Follow safeguarding procedures

Conocimientos

Professional

Communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Dedication

Patience

Educación

Maths and English at Level 1

Descripción del empleo

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.

Working Week

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

Qualifications Required

Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal Qualities

• Positive
• Practical
• Passionate about a career in early years
• Focused

Skills Required

• Professional
• Communication
• Ability to learn
• Dedication

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Chiswick

Company: Realise Training Salary: £16,640 to £16,640 a year Hours: Full-time Location: London, W4 5UJ Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

Working Week

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

Qualifications Required

Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal Qualities

• Positive
• Practical
• Passionate about a career in early years
• Compassionate
• Focused

Skills Required

• Professional
• Communication
• Team working
• Ability to learn
• Dedication
• Patience

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Future Prospects

Continued development and progression

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months