Location
Kido New Malden Nursery & Preschool

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
Level 2 Apprenticeship: £18,200 per year full time. Once qualified, salary increases to £26,000 (£12.50 per hour).
Level 3 Apprenticeship: £19,240 per year full time. Pay increase to £21,320 (£10.25 per hour) upon Level 2 competency sign off, usually within first 2 months. In the second year, salary increases to 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.
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 Kido 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 wellbeing 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.

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

About you
Committed to taking ownership of your apprenticeship journey by engaging fully in training and development. Warm, nurturing, and motivated to create a positive learning environment. Able to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Willing to support children of all abilities and promote inclusion.
Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to a supportive nursery culture.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required to start. You will work towards a nationally recognised 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

Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks as part of Kido’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment policies.