Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Sandhurst

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy, and to thrive as individuals. We believe that excellent 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 provide exceptional education and care, with every child and family at the centre of all they do.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to deliver the highest standard 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 each child’s individual needs Supervising and supporting them at all times, 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, develop friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures. In return, we offer a wide 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, and heavily discounted childcare. We also prioritise your wellbeing with a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’, 24/7 remote GP appointments with prescriptions delivered to your home, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. Recognition is central to our culture, with initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, 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:
At our College Town Montessori Nursery School and Preschool, we offer all children a stimulating environment in a home-from-home setting, which enables them the opportunity to develop positive attitudes towards learning while providing experiences to explore, be creative and curious, and express themselves.

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

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Creative,Initiative,Logical,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working