Nursery Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Ascot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join their vibrant team. This role offers the chance to work closely with children, ensuring their individual needs are met while developing essential skills in a nurturing environment. With flexible working hours and a variety of attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and well-being days, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join a company committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Cash bonus for referrals

Discount on childcare

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

'Great Place To Work' certification

Qualifications

• Ability to care for and support children's individual needs.
• Strong communication skills to interact with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's individual needs are met and supervised.
• Engage in interactive tasks like reading and playing games.

Skills

Childcare Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Role Modeling

Education

Recognised Qualification in Childcare

Job description

Our Puddle Ducks Day Nursery in Ascot, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join our team. You'll be working hard to care for and support our children, whilst sharing a story or two, and working toward a recognised qualification.

Join us and enjoy the following host of attractive benefits:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
  • 40 hours across 5 days
  • 40 hours across 4 days
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ - an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• ‘May I say thank you’ for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing:

• Ensuring that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
• Supervising and supporting the children at all times
• Carrying out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies.
• Act as a positive, practical role model for the children
• Develop friendly, professional relationships with staff members and parents
• Ensure you fully understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures

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, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.