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Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool

Early Years Apprentice - Wandsworth

Kido Schools
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Description

Location
Kido International Nursery & Preschool Wandsworth, Unit 3B.04, Ram Quarter, Wandsworth High St, London SW18 1TH.

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
Level 2 Apprenticeship: £18,200 per annum
Level 3 Apprenticeship: £19,240 per annum with pay increases as you progress:
- Upon Level 2 competency sign off: £21,320 (usually within first 2 months)
- Second year uplift to minimum wage for age
- Upon qualification completion: at least £26,499 plus a £500 qualification bonus paid in two instalments

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. Our Level 3 course takes approximately 2 years to complete but offers advancement to Level 2 sign off as soon as you’re ready. The apprenticeship is designed to be work-based, with dedicated time allocated to support you with relevant learning and study to gain your qualification. You will join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Wandsworth, contributing to a nurturing and dynamic environment focused on early childhood development.

Benefits
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
Your birthday off
100% free childcare at Kido (subject to availability and terms)
£1000 refer a friend bonus
Annual performance-related pay increases
Excellent 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 access
Cycle to work scheme
Kido is committed to supporting your development and preparing you for future roles within the company as it grows.

Requirements

Experience
Some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.

About you
Genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare.
Hardworking and keen to learn.
Your values align with Kido’s core values: Listen, Learn and Lead.
Right to work in the UK with UK residency for the past 3 years or more.

Qualifications
No existing qualifications required for the Level 3 Apprentice role.
Maths and English GCSE desirable; if not held, you will complete Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills alongside your apprenticeship.
Initial acceptance requires current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English.

Safer Recruitment
Applicants will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview in line with safer recruitment processes.
Successful candidates will undergo 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.

Benefits
What we offer What we offer on L2 Apprenticeship The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L2 Apprenticeship of £18,200 for full time, 40 hours per week. Once qualified salary increase to £26000 (12.50) What we offer on L3 Apprenticeship The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L3 Apprenticeship of £19240 for full time, 40 hours per week. A pay increase when you achieve Level 2 competency sign off bringing your salary up to £21320 (10.25) . Usually achievable within your first 2 months of employment. In the second year of your apprenticeship, you will receive a big pay uplift to the minimum wage for age. Once you complete your qualification your salary will increase to at least £26499 (12.74) and you will be eligible for your qualification bonus of £500 paid in 2 instalments. 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service Your birthday off 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces & T&C's) £1000 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 Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub Cycle to work scheme We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise your development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company! 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: 15/08/2026
Early Years Apprentice - Wandsworth
Company:
Kido Schools
Job Type:
Apprenticeship, Entry Level
Location:
Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool