Nursery Apprentice

Realise; Rushden; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts portal

Staff referral bonus

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing day

Remote GP access

Healthcare cashback

Awards ceremony

Extra holiday during Christmas

Job summary

Grandir is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to deliver high-quality care and education in a welcoming setting. You will identify each child's needs, support daily routines, and participate in reading, meals, play, and nappies changes while training toward recognised childcare qualifications.

You will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, in a supportive team environment, with safeguarding as a top priority and ongoing development opportunities across the nursery.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Level 1 is desirable.
• Personal qualities: positive, practical, compassionate, focused, patient.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet each child's individual needs.
• Supervise and support children throughout the day.
• Engage in interactive activities like reading stories and playing.
• Assist at mealtimes and help with nappies as needed.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and work with families.

Skills

Professional communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Dedication

Patience

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification

Functional skills in Maths and English

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.

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

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
• 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