Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Writtle
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Job summary
Grandir in Chelmsford is recruiting a Nursery Apprentice Practitioner to deliver high‑quality care and education while working toward the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. You will identify each child’s needs and support them throughout the day, engaging in reading stories, meals, play, and nappies.
You will follow safeguarding procedures and build strong relationships with staff and parents, with comprehensive on‑the‑job training and benefits.
Qualifications
- Maths and English Level 1 desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide high standard of care and education to children.
- Identify and meet each child’s individual needs and support them throughout the day.
- Engage in interactive activities such as reading stories, playing games, and helping at mealtimes.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and work with staff and parents effectively.
Skills
Education
Job description
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
Company: Realise Training Salary: £16,640 to £16,640 a year Hours: Full‑time Location: Chelmsford, CM1 3SS Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 27 Aug 2026 Closing date: 24 Sept 2026
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.
Future Prospects
Continued development and progression
12 Months
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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