Early Years Apprentice - Kido Nine Elms - NEW LAUNCH 2026

Kido International; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK seeks an Early Years Apprentice to join their vibrant team. This role requires a passion for childcare and some experience with children. The apprenticeship offers competitive salaries, significant pay increases upon qualification, and a range of employee benefits, including free childcare, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% free childcare

£1,000 referral bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Hardworking and keen to learn.
• Right to work in the UK and at least 3 years UK residency.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for children.
• Promote a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Support children's development.

Skills

Passion for Early Years and Childcare

Experience with children

Alignment with core values

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Current Level 1 Maths and English

Job description

Position

Early Years Apprentice – Level 3 (approx. 2 years to complete)

Location: Kido Nine Elms Nursery & Preschool, 3-27 Wilcox Road, London, SW8 2XA.

Salary: £18,200 – £19,240 per year (full‑time, 40 hours per week).

We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool.

What we’re looking for

• Passion for Early Years and Childcare; hardworking and keen to learn.
• Some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
• Right to work in the UK and at least 3 years UK residency.
• Desirable: Maths and English GCSE; otherwise a Level 2 Maths & English Functional Skills test will be provided.
• Current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English is required for initial acceptance.
• Values aligned with our core values – Listen, Learn, Lead.
• Background checks: provide details of unspent convictions; an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check will be processed.

Benefits

• Salary of £18,200 for Level 2 Apprenticeship (full‑time, 40 hours per week).
• Pay increase to £26,000 upon qualification (Level 2).
• Salary of £19,240 for Level 3 Apprenticeship (full‑time, 40 hours per week).
• Pay increase to £21,320 upon achieving Level 2 competency sign‑off (usually within the first 2 months).
• Second‑year pay uplift to the minimum wage for age.
• Salary to at least £26,499 upon completion of qualification, plus a £500 qualification bonus in two instalments.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years.
• Birthday off.
• 100 % free childcare at Kido (subject to spaces & T&C’s).
• £1,000 referral bonus.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Annual performance‑related pay increases.
• Brilliant career progression opportunities.
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events.
• Access to a healthcare cash plan.
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app.
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers.
• Wellbeing support: confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected. Guidance and criteria can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here. Shortlisted candidates will provide details of all unspent convictions and those not filtered prior to the interview. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and barredlists check.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team, apply today. We’ll arrange an initial phone call with a Talent Partner to discuss next steps. Questions? Email us at [e-mail].