Early Years Apprentice
Kiddi Caru - Grange Park
Part of Grandir UK
Training salary- £8.00-£8.40 per hour
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Northampton (Grange Park) is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru
At Kiddi Caru, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
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33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
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Christmas and New Year shutdown
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Flexible working options available
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Big childcare discount
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£500 refer-a-friend bonus
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Company pension scheme with employer contributions
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Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
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Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
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Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Grange Park offers a warm, nurturing, and high-quality childcare experience where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. With an outstanding Ofsted rating, experienced and caring staff, excellent facilities, and a focus on both indoor and outdoor development, the nursery provides everything children need to thrive.
Fantastic Outdoor Space
Our spacious garden is accessible to all children and offers a variety of engaging activities, including a mud kitchen, vegetable patch, and water play, encouraging outdoor learning and exploration.
Great Location and Transport Links
Our nursery is conveniently located just off Junction 15 of the M1 in the heart of the Grange Park community, next to the local Co-op and Amazon Distribution Centre. This makes us an ideal choice for families commuting from nearby towns and villages.
What You Will Be Doing
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Ensure that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
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Supervise and support the children at all times
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Carry out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies
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Act as a positive, practical role model for the children
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Develop friendly, professional relationships with staff members and parents
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Ensure you fully understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures
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Work towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive and professional environment with hands-on experience
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
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Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
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Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
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Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
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Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
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Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
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Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
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The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
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Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
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24-hour remote GP appointments
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Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
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Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
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Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
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Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role which will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
