Early Years Apprentice - Wandsworth

Kido International; City of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare organization in London is searching for an Early Years Apprentice. You will gain practical experience in a nursery while working towards a Level 3 qualification. The role offers a starting salary of £18,200, increasing to £26,000 upon qualification, alongside numerous benefits such as free childcare and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

£500 qualification bonus

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% free childcare at Kido

Cycle to work scheme

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Annual performance-related pay increases

Qualifications

• No existing qualifications required for Level 3 Apprentice role.
• Right to work in the UK and residency for past three years.
• Level 1 Maths and English required for initial acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Support in gaining early years qualification through hands-on experience.
• Align with core values – Listen, Learn and Lead.
• Undergo Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check.

Skills

Passion for Early Years and Childcare

Experience with children

Mathematics and English GCSEs

Job description

Early Years Apprentice – Wandsworth

Department: Apprentice

Location: Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £18,200 – £19,240 per year

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Apprentice you’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience within the nursery while working towards a sought‑after early years qualification. The Level 3 apprenticeship takes approximately two years to complete, but offers advancement to Level 2 sign‑off as soon as you’re ready. The apprenticeship is designed to be work‑based, with dedicated time allocated to support you with relevant learning and study to gain your qualification.

We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Wandsworth, Unit 3B.04, Ram Quarter, Wandsworth High St, London SW18 1TH.

What we’re looking for

• For the Level 3 Apprentice role you do not need any existing qualifications, but must have genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare, be hardworking and keen to learn.
• You must have some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
• You must have the right to work in the UK and hold UK residency for the past three years or more.
• Mathematics and English GCSEs are desirable; if you do not have these you will complete a Level 2 Mathematics and English Functional Skills test to show competence. Current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English is required for initial acceptance.
• Your values will align with our three core values – Listen, Learn and Lead.
• If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team.

What’s next

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will walk you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via [e-mail].

Benefits

• Salary: £18,200 for full‑time, 40 hours per week. Once qualified, salary increases to £26,000.
• Once you complete your qualification, salary will increase to at least £26,499 and you will be eligible for a £500 qualification bonus paid in two instalments.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after five years of service.
• Your birthday off.
• 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available 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.
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self‑disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.
Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.