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Early Years Apprentice
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Early Years Apprentice
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery – Apprentice Position Part of Grandir UK | Location: Abington Grove, Northampton
About the Role
Join our supportive, child-focused nursery as an Apprentice, playing a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children. You’ll encourage their curiosity and help them thrive daily while earning a training salary of £8.00–£8.40 per hour.
Why Join Kiddi Caru?
Kiddi Caru is a welcoming and supportive nursery where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to grow. Our redeveloped red-brick nursery offers:
- A ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated environment focused on secure learning
- Eco-Schools Accreditation, supporting sustainability and eco-friendly practices
- Large outdoor spaces with dedicated areas for exploration, creativity, and imaginative play
- A team of long-serving, experienced staff committed to personalised child care
Location & Convenience
- Located in Abington, just off the A45, near Racecourse Park
- 5-minute walk from St Georges Avenue, with strong bus ('Welford Road, Kingsthorpe') and train links
- 10 mins to Northampton town centre; 15 mins from M1 junction
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Key Responsibilities
- Identify and meet individual child needs
- Supervise and support children under all circumstances
- Engage in interactive activities:
- Storytime sessions
- Mealtime assistance
- Mentoring nurtured play
- Nappy-changing support
- Act as a positive role model for children
- Build trusting relations with parents/staff
- Adhere strictly to safeguarding procedures
- Progress towards an Early Years qualification with hands-on training
Core Benefits
Family & Wellbeing
- 33 days annual leave (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
- Flexible working options
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Company pension with employer contributions
- Paid sick leave from Day 1
- Life cover for staff aged 18–65
- Paid leave for:
- parental bereavement (4 weeks)
- compassionate leave (2 weeks)
- miscarriage leave (2 weeks)
- ‘Wellbeing Day’ (extra paid leave)
- The Grand Event (additional week for significant life events after 2 years)
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Other Perks
- Discounted nursery fees
- Grandir Employee Portal credentials (discounts: ASOS, M&S, gyms, cinemas, major supermarkets)
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Sustainability initiatives (carbon literacy training).
- Discounts for healthcare (dental, physiotherapy, therapies)
- Annual recognition with team celebrations (May month features prominently)
Compliance & Equal Opportunity
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and adheres to the Children Act 2004, requiring a criminal background check (DBS).
We recruit equally and meritoriously as an organisation. AI tools may* be used for initial screening and reference checks, but decisions are made solely by the team.
Apply now! Applications are reviewed immediately, subject to early closure.
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