Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Exeter Sowton

Kiddi Caru in Exeter Sowton , part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of wellbeing benefits

At Kiddi Caru our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy and thrive as individuals. Excellent quality childcare and education is evident when the children and family are truly placed at the centre of all we do and as a well-known and sought-after employer within the childcare sector, we recognise it is our people that provide exceptional education and care with every child and family at the centre of all they do.

As a Nursery Apprentice you will be expected to provide the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. Whilst you are gaining hands on experience in a high quality childcare setting you will be working towards recognised childcare qualifications.



What will you be doing:

• Ensuring that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
• Supervising and supporting the children at all times
• Carrying 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

Join us and enjoy the following:

Incentives

• Employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores
• Staff referral scheme – recommend your friends and family to work for us. and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Heavily discounted childcare

Well-being

• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• 24/7 remote GP appointments with prescriptions delivered to your home
• Healthcare cash back plan – claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy

Recognition

• ‘May I Say Thank You’ A whole month dedicated to recognising employees hard work & dedication, including an all-expenses paid awards ceremony
• Reward and recognition points – turn your points into cash through our benefits portal
• Additional paid holiday for Christmas closure to spend with your family and friends

Training Provided



Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your

employer. Kiddi Caru Nursery 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.



If successful, you will complete a level 3 early years educator apprentice 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 through Kiddi Caru Nurseries

dedicated training provider, Realise.



Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying

an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late

2020.



We’ve invested heavily in our people and culture, and we

want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm

for creating a better future.

Personal Qualities

• Positive
• Practical
• Passionate about a career in early years
• Compassionate
• Focused

Entry Requirements and Qualifications

• Level 2 or equivalent experience in an early years setting is essential
• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Other Information



Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required

for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit,

irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil

partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Reference

223976

Wages

5.28 per hour

Hours

40.00 p/w

Location

Exeter

Posted

2/28/2023 12:23:00 PM

Status

New Vacancy

Sector

Education & Training

Employer

Realise