At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children, support their learning, and create a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Kido, a vibrant nursery group focused on passion and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free childcare, birthday off, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture and ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable qualifications.
- Qualifications: No prior qualifications needed, just a passion for early years education.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Apprentice you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience within the nursery while working towards a sought-after early years qualification.
What we offer:
- The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L2 Apprenticeship of £18,200 for full time, 40 hours per week.
- Once qualified, salary increases to £26,000.
- The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L3 Apprenticeship of £19,240 for full time, 40 hours per week.
- A pay increase when you achieve Level 2 competency sign off bringing your salary up to £21,132, usually achievable within your first 2 months of employment.
- In the second year of your apprenticeship, you will receive a big pay uplift to the minimum wage for age.
- Once you complete your qualification, your salary will increase to at least £26,499 (£12.74) and you will be eligible for your qualification bonus of £500 paid in 2 instalments.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service.
What we’re looking for:
- The apprenticeship is designed to be work-based, with dedicated time allocated to support you with relevant learning and study to gain your qualification.
- We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team.
- For the Level 3 Apprentice role, you do not need any existing qualifications, but must have genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare and be hardworking and keen to learn.
- Some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting, is preferable.
- You must have the right to work in the UK and must hold UK residency for the past 3 years or more.
- Maths and English GCSE is desirable; however, if you do not have these, then you will complete a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills test to show competence in these areas.
- To be accepted initially, current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English is required.
- Your values will align with our 3 core values: Listen, Learn and Lead.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Take ownership of your apprenticeship journey by actively engaging in training, seeking feedback, and applying new skills to support your professional development.
- Create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children feel happy, supported, and inspired to learn.
- Support children’s learning and development through exciting, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework and Kido curriculum.
- Build meaningful relationships with children, becoming a trusted and nurturing key person in their daily lives.
- Work closely with parents and carers, sharing children’s progress, achievements, and special moments.
- Help create stimulating learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and exploration.
- Support children of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring every child feels included and valued.
- Develop your skills through mentoring, training, and hands-on experience with innovative teaching approaches and curriculum enhancements.
- Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and child well-being at all times.
- Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver exceptional childcare, nursery events, and enriching learning experiences.
- Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities while building a rewarding career in early years education.
Our Kido Benefits:
- Your birthday off.
- 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces T&Cs).
- £1,000 refer a friend bonus.
- Annual performance-related pay increases.
- Brilliant career progression opportunities.
- Company awards, celebrations and team social events.
- Access to a healthcare cash plan.
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app.
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers.
- Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub.
- Cycle to work scheme.
As a growing nursery group, we can prioritise your development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!
What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.
Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children.
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Kido is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where creativity and passion for early years education thrive. Located in London, Kido provides competitive salaries alongside fantastic benefits such as free childcare and a cycle to work scheme, ensuring employees can balance their professional and personal lives while enjoying ample opportunities for career progression.
