Early Years Apprentice -Spencers Wood

Grandir UK Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Basingstoke is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to provide care and support to children while working towards a recognised qualification. Responsibilities include supervising children, ensuring their needs are met, and engaging them in developmental activities. This position offers attractive benefits, including cash bonuses and a positive work environment.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Wellbeing Day

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop in a childcare setting.
• Ability to work well with children of different ages.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the children’s individual needs are identified and met.
• Supervise and support the children at all times.
• Carry out interactive tasks such as reading and playing.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Commitment to achieving a recognised qualification

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

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 Spencers Wood Day Nursery in Spencers Wood, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprenticeto 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 ahost of attractive benefits including:

• Recommendfriends and family to work for usand be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31days 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.

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