Early Years Apprentice Tooting

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative early years nursery in Greater London is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. As an apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a sought-after qualification. You will support the team in creating a safe and engaging learning environment, collaborating on activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The nursery offers competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and career development opportunities within their growing organization.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

100% free childcare at Kido

Referral bonus of £1,000

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Well-being support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare.
• Evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
• Right to work in the UK and residency for the past 3 years.
• GCSE Maths and English desirable; Level 2 Functional Skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in providing a safe and inspiring learning environment.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver engaging activities.
• Ensure communication with parents, children, and colleagues.

Job description

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 location: St Barnabas Church Hall Thirsk Rd Mitcham CR4 2BD.

We are an international company operating in India, USA and UK, and all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding. We are growing, with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year. We blend the best practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf Steiner approaches, and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provides the most solid foundation for children in their early years.

What we offer on L2 Apprenticeship

• Salary for L2 Apprenticeship: £18,200 for full‑time 40 hours per week.
• Once qualified, salary increases to £26,000.

What we offer on L3 Apprenticeship

• Salary for L3 Apprenticeship: £19,240 for full‑time 40 hours per week.
• Pay increase upon achieving Level 2 competency, bringing salary to £21,320, usually within the first 2 months.
• Second year pay uplift to minimum wage for age.
• Upon completion of the qualification, salary increases to at least £26,499 and a qualification bonus of £500 paid in two instalments.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Birthday off.
• 100 % free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces & T&C).
• £1,000 referral 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.
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers.
• Well‑being support, including a confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we prioritise your development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company.

What being an Early Years Apprentice involves

Welcome to the heart of Kido where passion, ambition and people are at the core. As an Apprentice you’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience while working toward 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.

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). You’ll communicate effectively with parents, children and colleagues, ensuring safeguarding is always a priority. You’ll also get involved with mealtimes, ensuring all dietary requirements are met, and perform other reasonable tasks to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

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, 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 hold UK residency for the past 3 years or more.
• GCSE Maths and English are desirable, but if you do not have these you will complete a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills test. Current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English is required to be accepted initially.
• Your values will align with our 3 core values – Listen, Learn and Lead.
• As part of a safer recruitment process you will provide details of any unspent convictions prior to interview and will undergo an Enhanced DBS check if shortlisted.

Next steps

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career, apply today. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will guide you through the next stages.

Connect with us

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Legal and Safeguarding

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and barred lists check. Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy.

Key skills

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Employment Type: Trainee

Vacancy: 1