Early Years Apprentice

Grandir UK Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Colchester is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to support children’s development while working towards a recognized qualification. Responsibilities include ensuring individual needs of children are met, supervising activities, and developing professional relationships with parents and staff. The company offers various benefits, including cash bonuses for referrals, generous annual leave, and a commitment to creating a positive work environment. An enhanced DBS check is required, and strong safeguarding awareness is essential.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Discounts at online stores

Remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Positive work environment recognition

Qualifications

• Passion for caring for children and supporting their development.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's individual needs are identified and met.
• Supervise and support the children at all times.
• Carry out interactive tasks including reading stories and playing games.
• Act as a positive role model for the children.
• Develop friendly, professional relationships with staff and parents.
• Understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Overview

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Colchester, 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.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• 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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