Nursery Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare seeks a Nursery Apprentice at their Elan Preschool and Nursery in Haywards Heath. The role involves caring for and supporting children while training towards a recognized qualification. Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and benefits in a positive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Cash bonus for referrals

Discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Accredited as a Great Place To Work

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize and meet individual needs of children.
• Experience or understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Engaging in interactive tasks such as reading stories and playing games.
• Acting as a role model for children.

Skills

Supervision

Support

Creating relationships

Safeguarding procedures

Education

Recognition of prior qualifications

Job description

We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no!... if you know the way we need to go you are the person we are looking for...

Our two sites Elan Preschool and Elan Nursery in Haywards Heath 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 a host of attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
  • 38 hours across 5 days
  • 38 hours across 4 days
  • 30 hours over 3 days if possible
  • Split shifts or Part Time... we have it all!
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (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, turning points into cash
• 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

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

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.

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