Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Exeter Matford Green

exeter, EX2 8LB

Ref: VAC-01036

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 25/08/2025

Start Date: 02/09/2025

Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Kiddi Caru Matford Green

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy, and to thrive as individuals. We believe that exceptional childcare and education begins with placing children and families at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and respected employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it’s our people who deliver outstanding care and education every day. As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll be expected to provide the highest level of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality setting and working towards a recognised childcare qualification. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive tasks such as reading stories, playing games, helping at mealtimes, and changing nappies. You’ll act as a positive role model, build strong relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures. In return, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of retailers, a generous staff referral scheme, heavily discounted childcare, and wellbeing perks such as a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’, 24/7 remote GP access, and a healthcare cashback plan. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like the ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, reward points that convert to cash, and additional paid holiday over Christmas to spend with loved ones.

Qualifications required

Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal qualities

Positive
Practical
Passionate about a career in early years
Compassionate
Focused

Skills required

Professional
Communication
Team working
Ability to learn
Dedication
Patience

Future Prospects

Continued development and progression

Other Information

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Exeter Matford Green