Grandir UK
Early Years Apprentice
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West Drayton Day Nursery
Part of Grandir UK
Training salary - £8.00- £8.40 per hour
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our West Drayton Day Nursery in West Drayton is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Why You’ll Love Working at Grandir UK
At West Drayton, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Big childcare discount
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
At our West Drayton nursery, we have spacious rooms (separated age groups) with a large garden. The nursery has a 97 place capacity with a team of over 30 staff.
West Drayton is often recommended in the local community by many of our families.
We provide high-quality early years education and childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our warm, safe, and stimulating setting supports development, independence, and creativity.
We follow our unique education programmes to support children’s learning and development. Pathway to the Foundations focuses on under-twos with early childhood activities that nurture curiosity, independence, and skills for life. Alternatively, Foundations for the Future guides children aged 2–5 years, empowering, inspiring, and encouraging them to reach their full potential while preparing for school and beyond.
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Building on this supportive environment, our staff are also passionate about Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO) and work closely with children, parents, and the local community to provide tailored support and opportunities for every child to thrive.
Rated GOOD by Ofsted following an Inspection in May 2025
Our standout features
- Spanish sessions with Bilingual beats
- Superstar sports sessions
- Long standing team
- Dedicated baby room team
- Long serving team (Manager been here from start of apprenticeship since 2010 when the setting opened!) Chef around 12 years, deputy and third in charge around 8 years! (few others here for up to 10 years too!)
Our location
- Small on site parking area (permits just outside) or more parking available at the top of the road
- 5 minute walk to the Elizabeth line service (great for commuting!) local bus routes also close by.
- 0-minute drive from Uxbridge Town Centre
What You Will Be Doing
- Ensure that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
- Supervise and support the children at all times
- Carry 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
- Work towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive and professional environment with hands-on experience
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Enhanced Family And Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
- The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role which will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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