Job Description
Kiddi Caru in Abingdon Park (Northampton) 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 2 early years practitioner 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
- 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 purely on merit.
Reference
226536
Wages
5.28 per hour
Hours
40.00 p/w
Location
Abington, Northampton
Posted
4/3/2023 2:31:00 PM
Status
New Vacancy
Sector
Education & Training
Employer
Realise