Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool

Early Years Apprentice

Kido Schools

Education

Negotiable

Description

Location
Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
Level 2 Apprenticeship: £18,200 per year
Once qualified: £26,000 per year (£12.50 per hour)
Level 3 Apprenticeship: £19,240 per year
Pay increase to £21,320 (after Level 2 competency sign off, usually within first 2 months)
Second year pay uplift to minimum wage for age
Post-qualification salary: at least £26,499 (£12.74 per hour) plus a £500 qualification bonus paid in two instalments
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service

About the Role
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience within the nursery while working towards a sought-after early years qualification. You will take ownership of your apprenticeship journey by actively engaging in training, seeking feedback, and applying new skills to support your professional development.

You will create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children feel happy, supported, and inspired to learn. Supporting children's learning and development through exciting, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework and Kido curriculum will be a key part of your role.

You will build meaningful relationships with children, becoming a trusted and nurturing key person in their daily lives, and work closely with parents and carers to share children's progress, achievements, and special moments. You will help create stimulating learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and exploration.

Supporting children of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring every child feels included and valued, is essential. You will develop your skills through mentoring, training, and hands-on experience with innovative teaching approaches and curriculum enhancements.

Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and child wellbeing at all times is paramount. You will collaborate with a supportive team to deliver exceptional childcare, nursery events, and enriching learning experiences, benefiting from ongoing professional development opportunities while building a rewarding career in early years education.

Requirements

Experience
No prior experience is required. Enthusiasm for working with children and a willingness to learn are essential.

About you
- Passionate about early years education and childcare
- Motivated and eager to develop professionally
- Able to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
- Committed to supporting children of all abilities including those with SEN
- A team player who communicates effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required to start. You will work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification as part of your apprenticeship.

Additional Benefits
- Your birthday off
- 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to availability and terms)
- £1,000 refer a friend bonus
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- 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
- Confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding
All posts involving direct contact with children require enhanced DBS and barred list checks. Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensures recruitment procedures prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children.

Benefits

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. What’s next? If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected] Safer Recruitment All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. *If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848 *Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

Expiry date: 26/09/2026

Early Years Apprentice

Company:

Kido Schools

Job Type:

Apprenticeship, Entry Level

Location:

Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool