Early Years Apprentice
Penge East Nursery
Part of Grandir UK
Training salary- £8.00-£9.00 per hour
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Penge East Nursery in Sydenham 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 Penge East
At Penge East, 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
33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
Christmas and New Year shutdown
Flexible working options available
Big childcare discount
£500 refer-a-friend bonus
Company pension scheme with employer contributions
Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
We provide a nurturing and stimulating environment rich with exciting learning opportunities for the children in our care.
Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a safe, inspiring space where children can thrive, explore, and develop at their own pace.
As a manager I personally offer a birthday lunch of staff choice along with small treats for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and Easter.
In addition I send staff vouchers on Boostworks for recognised achievements and reward staff my with gifts for employee of the month.
Travel/Location
We are just a two-minute walk from Penge East station
What You Will Be Doing
Ensure that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
Supervise and support the children at all times
Carry out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies
Act as a positive, practical role model for the children
Develop friendly, professional relationships with staff members and parents
Ensure you fully understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures
Work towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive and professional environment with hands-on experience
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
24-hour remote GP appointments
Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
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.