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Early Years Apprentice
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Early Years Apprentice
Early Years Apprentice – Little Acorns Day Nursery (Stoneygate)
About the Role
Join our supportive, child-focused nursery at Little Acorns Day Nursery in Stoneygate, part of Grandir UK. As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring young children—helping them thrive while gaining hands-on experience towards your Early Years qualification.
Training salary: £8.00–£8.40 per hour Flexible working. Genuine career progression.
Core Benefits
Standard Employee Benefits
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays (3 days automatically used during Christmas shutdown)
- Flexible working options available
- Weekly childcare vouchers (size dependent)
- £500 refer a friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from Day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18–65
- Certified Great Place to Work (voted by current colleagues)
About Our Nursery
Little Acorns is a warm, nurturing day nursery and preschool in Stoneygate, Leicestershire, conveniently located near Co-op, bus links, and train stations. Our nursery provides:
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Key Features
- A stimulating indoor/outdoor environment for learning through play.
- A spacious outdoor garden with fresh air and explorative play areas.
- On-site parking for stress-free family drop-offs/collections.
Responsibilities
- Ensure children’s individual needs are identified and met.
- Supervise and care for children throughout all nursery activities.
- Perform interactive tasks including:
- Reading stories
- Assisting at mealtimes
- Playing games and activities
- Changing nappies (if required).
- Act as a positive role model for the children.
- Build professional relationships with staff and parents.
- Follow strict Safeguarding Procedures.
- Work towards your Early Years qualification in a supportive environment.
Additional Family & Wellbeing Benefits
- 100% paid maternity leave for the first 12 weeks.
- 100% paid paternity leave 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).
- A Wellbeing Day (extra paid day for self-care).
- After 2 years’, The Grand Event—up to an extra week of annual leave for significant life events.
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Beyond Benefits
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Discounts & recognition:
- Hundreds of retail discounts (ASOS, Gyms, cinemas, M&S, supermarkets).
- 24-hour remote GP access & medical cashback (dental/severe ailments).
- Year-round team rewards and celebrations—May is All Teams Month!
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Skills & sustainability:
- In-house training & genuine progression opportunities.
- Sustainability focus—Carbon Literacy-trained teams + Eco Schools accreditation.
Company Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. Candidates will require an Enhanced DBS clearance.
Grandir UK recruits on merit and opportunity. We may use AI-assisted tools for screening/reference checks but all hiring decisions remain human-led.
Apply now—we review applications as they come and may close the role early!
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