Job Description
Posted Monday, 28 September 2026 at 05:00
Early Years Apprentice
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery - Taunton
Part of Grandir UK
Training salary- £8.00-£8.40 per hour
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi CaruDay Nursery in Taunton is looking for a caring and enthusiasticApprentice to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru
At Kiddi Caru you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
Christmas and New Year shutdown
Flexible working options available
£500 refer-a-friend bonus
Company pension scheme with employer contributions
Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
Our nursery setting offers a safe and stimulating environment where children can progress through their Early Years journey at their own pace. Our eight bright, airy playrooms are named after local fruits and tailored to each stage of a child’s development.
Our Taunton Nursery offers three vibrant gardens for safe, stimulating outdoor play, including mud kitchens and vegetable-growing areas.
We also have a dedicated forest school practitioner guiding children in exploring nature, developing motor, social, and physical skills.
Activities
Engaging early years programmes include Sing and Sign, Boogie Mites, Make and Bake, and Yoga, plus local park outings to connect children with their community and environment.
OFSTED Rating
We are delighted to be rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED
What You Will Be Doing
Ensure that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
Supervise and support the children at all times
Carry 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
Work towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive and professional environment with hands‑on experience
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
24-hour remote GP appointments
- Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role which will be carried out by our approved third‑party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI‑assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
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