Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice

Department: Apprentice

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kido Windsor St Leonards Road

Reporting To: Nursery Manager

Compensation: £18,200 - £19,240 / year

Description

• The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L2 Apprenticeship of £18,200 for full time, 40 hours per week.
• Once qualified salary increase to £26000 (12.50)

• The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L3 Apprenticeship of £19240 for full time, 40 hours per week.
• A pay increase when you achieve Level 2 competency sign off bringing your salary up to £21320 (10.25) . 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 £26499 (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

Benefits

• Your birthday off
• 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces & T&C's)
• £1000 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
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• 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
• If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team

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 Kïdo 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.