Early Years Apprentice
Kingsmead Day Nursery
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 Kingsmead Day Nursery in Winchester 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 Kingsmead
At Kingsmead day nursery 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
Our Approach
At Kingsmead, we provide a nurturing, home‑from‑home environment where children can explore, play and learn with confidence. Staff support curiosity, independence and decision‑making through a rich mix of play‑based and structured activities.
Our Location
Centrally located on Gordon Road in Winchester, our nursery is easy to reach for local families, with strong community links and nearby green spaces for outdoor adventures.
Our Team
Our experienced team includes qualified practitioners and a dedicated SENCo to support children with additional needs. We believe strong staff‑family partnerships help every child flourish.
Facilities
We offer bright, thoughtfully equipped playrooms for different ages and a large outdoor garden packed with play zones, vegetable plots and outdoor learning spaces, perfect for physical play and discovery.
Activities
Children enjoy a wide range of engaging experiences such as dance, yoga, gardening, storytelling, and interactive sessions with animals, tennis and drama. Regular community outings, like river walks and library visits, bring learning to life.
Community Connections
Our nursery embraces the local area, taking children on regular outings that deepen their connection with nature and the wider community.
Ofsted
The most recent Ofsted inspection awarded Kingsmead Day Nursery a “Good” rating across all areas, recognising the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership & management.
What will you 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.
