Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Daventry

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy, and to thrive as individuals.

We believe that outstanding childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our people who deliver exceptional care and education, always keeping children and families at the centre of their work.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. While gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting, you will also be working towards recognised childcare qualifications.

Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting individual needs, supervising and supporting children throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive tasks such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies. You will act as a positive, practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy.

We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your family and friends.

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.

They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification Functional skills in maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:
Continued development and progression

Employer Description:
Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Daventry is a warm and welcoming nursery, set in a grade 2 listed, but beautifully renovated, building in a Roman town. We provide a safe and homely environment for babies, toddlers and preschool aged children to learn, play and grow in confidence.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Skills:
Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working