Nursery Apprentice

Realise; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at high street stores

Staff referral scheme with cashRewards

Heavily discounted childcare

Wellbeing Day for you

GP appointments 24/7 remotely with-del

Job summary

Grandir is seeking an apprentice Early Years Practitioner to provide high-quality care and education in a supportive setting in Wimbledon. You will gain hands-on experience while working toward the Level 2 EY Practitioner apprenticeship.

You will learn through on-the-job training, with a focus on safeguarding, child development, and partnership with families, while benefits and flexible hours support your growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Level 1.
• Desirable personal qualities such as positive practical approach.
• Passionate about a career in early years.
• Compassionate with children and families.
• Focused skills and professional communication.
• Team working and ability to learn.
• Dedication and patience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet each child's individual needs.
• Supervise and support children throughout the day.
• Engage in activities like reading stories, mealtimes, and play.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe environment.
• Build positive relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Maths Level 1

English Level 1

Team working

Professional communication

Patience

Dedication

Compassionate

Positive practical

Ability to learn

Education

Functional skills in Maths and English if required

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• 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.

Apprenticeship Standard

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

Benefits

• 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
• a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy
• an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony
• reward points that can be converted into cash
• additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones

Working Hours

Working Week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week