Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Queens Rd Wimbledon

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that excellent childcare and education are achieved when children and families are truly at the heart of everything we do. As a respected and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we know that it is our dedicated team who deliver exceptional care and education.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care while working towards a recognised childcare qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

Meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day Engaging in activities such as storytelling, mealtimes, games, and nappy changes, and being a positive role model You will also build professional relationships with staff and parents and follow safeguarding procedures diligently

In return, we offer a range of benefits including access to an employee discount portal, a staff referral bonus, discounted childcare, a wellbeing day, 24/7 GP access, a healthcare cashback plan, and recognition initiatives such as our ‘May I Say Thank You’ month and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure.

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 Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool on Queens Road in Wimbledon, we provide exceptional Early Years childcare from 3 months old, through to preschool-aged children in a welcoming, home-from-home setting.

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,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working