Early Years Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bristol is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Downend. As an apprentice, you will work closely with children to ensure their individual needs are met while gaining a recognized qualification. Responsibilities include supervising children, conducting interactive activities, and following safeguarding procedures. The role comes with various benefits including cash bonuses, annual leave, and a positive work environment. Join us in fostering the growth of happy, smart, and healthy children.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including extra days in December

Wellbeing Day

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on dental care and physiotherapy

Great Place To Work certification

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and meet individual children's needs.
• Experience in supervising and supporting children.
• Capable of building professional relationships with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's individual needs are met.
• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Carry out interactive tasks including reading, playing, and supporting at meals.
• Act as a positive role model for children.
• Understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow Safeguarding Procedures

Education

Willingness to work towards a recognised qualification

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday 30 January 2026 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Downend (Coronation Road), 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:

• 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 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.