Nursery Apprentice in Burgess Hill

You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support babies and young children through transitions and significant events (e.g., moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling).
• Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual.
• Identify risks and hazards in the provision and during off site visits relating to children, staff and visitors, and follow reporting procedures.
• Use prevention and control of infection techniques for hand washing, food preparation, hygiene, deal with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste and correct personal protective equipment.
• Use equipment, furniture and materials safely and securely, following the manufacturers\’ instructions and the provision\’s requirements.
• Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
• Promote health and wellbeing by encouraging healthy, balanced, nutritious meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and encouraging physical activity indoors and outdoors.
• Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including feeding, nappy changing, toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair, rest and sleep provision.
• Communicate with all children, including those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional needs, using verbal and non‑verbal communication.
• Extend children\’s development and learning through verbal and non‑verbal communication and a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
• Observe children, assess, plan, record outcomes and share results accurately and confidentially in line with statutory and provision requirements.
• Work co‑operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and children and enable them to progress.
• Work alongside parents or carers, recognise their role in the child\’s health, well‑being, learning and development and encourage their active participation.
• Demonstrate how to share information with parents or carers about healthy, balanced diets, oral health and physical activity.

Qualifications & Apprenticeship

• Completion of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard.
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
• Functional skills in maths and English if required (or GCSE/Equivalent).
• Administrative, analytical and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, creativity, customer care, initiative, IT, logical, maths and English, non‑judgemental, number skills, patience, presentation, problem solving, teamwork.
• Experience or interest in early childhood education and care.

Mission

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional 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 dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first.

Location

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Burgess Hill – a warm and welcoming environment where every child can grow, explore, and flourish. Our diverse and inclusive nursery offers a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere, ensuring children feel happy, confident and supported throughout their Early Years journey.

Benefits

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, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home‑delivered prescriptions, a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes 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 loved ones.