Location
Kido Wandsworth Bridge Nursery & Preschool

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
Level 2 Apprenticeship: £18,200 per year full time. Upon qualification, salary increases to £26,000 (£12.50 per hour).
Level 3 Apprenticeship: £19,240 per year full time. After achieving Level 2 competency (usually within first 2 months), salary increases to £21,320 (£10.25 per hour). In the second year, salary increases to the minimum wage for age. Upon qualification completion, salary rises to at least £26,499 (£12.74 per hour) plus a £500 qualification bonus paid in two instalments.
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of 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 recognised 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 as a trusted and nurturing key person, work closely with parents and carers to share progress and achievements, and 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 a priority.

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.

Experience
No prior experience required. Enthusiasm and a passion for working with children are essential.

About you
- Motivated and eager to learn
- Passionate about early years education and childcare
- Committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children
- Able to work well within a team and communicate effectively with parents and colleagues
- Dedicated to professional development and continuous learning

Qualifications
No formal qualifications 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
- Brilliant 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

Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and not subject to disclosure. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those not filtered prior to interview. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check. Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and ensures recruitment procedures prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children.