At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire children through play, learning, and care in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Grandir UK, a certified Great Place to Work with a child-focused culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and a £500 refer-a-friend bonus.
- Other info: Dynamic team with excellent career progression and sustainability focus.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining your Early Years qualification.
- Qualifications: A caring attitude and enthusiasm for working with children are essential.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 8 £ per hour.
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Radlet Day Nursery is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice 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.
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
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.
Early Years Apprentice in Radlett employer: Grandir UK Limited
Grandir UK Limited is an excellent employer for those passionate about early childhood education, offering a nurturing work environment at Elan Day Nursery in Haywards Heath. With flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a strong focus on employee well-being and development, you will thrive in a supportive team dedicated to fostering children's growth and learning.
