Early Years Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Wandsworth is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to care for and support children while working towards a recognised qualification. Responsibilities include supervising children's activities, developing relationships with parents, and ensuring children's individual needs are met. The position offers a supportive environment with attractive benefits including a cash bonus and wellbeing days.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra wellbeing day off

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Health cashback scheme

'Great Place To Work' certification benefits

Qualifications

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to develop friendly, professional relationships with children and parents.
• Good communication skills to interact with staff and children.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s individual needs and supervise them at all times.
• Engage in interactive tasks such as reading and playing games.
• Act as a positive role model for the children.

Skills

Supervision

Childcare

Communication

Basic First Aid

Education

Desire to work towards a recognised qualification

Job description

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

Our Wandsworth Day Nursery in Wandsworth, 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 a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• 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.