Early Years Apprentice
Location: Kido Elephant Park Nursery & Preschool, 3 Bodley Way, London SE17 1FN.
Compensation: £18,200 – £19,240 per year.
Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 (approximately 2 years of study, with early Level 2 sign‑off). The programme is work‑based with dedicated study time.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include gaining hands‑on experience in the nursery while progressing toward a Level 3 Early Years qualification. You will support early years staff and work with children in a supervised setting.
What we’re looking for
- No previous qualifications required, but you must have genuine passion for early years and childcare, be hardworking and keen to learn.
- You should have some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
- You must have the right to work in the UK and hold UK residency for the past 3 years or more.
- Maths and English GCSEs are desirable; if not held you must pass a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills test. Current equivalent of Level 1 maths and English is required for initial acceptance.
- Your values will align with our core values – Listen, Learn and Lead.
- We will check unspent convictions and conduct an enhanced DBS check for all staff.
Benefits
- Salary for Level 2 Apprenticeship: £18,200 full‑time 40 hours. Once qualified, salary increases to £26,000.
- Salary for Level 3 Apprenticeship: £19,240 full‑time 40 hours. Pay increase upon Level 2 sign‑off to £21,320. In the second year, a pay uplift to the minimum wage for age. Upon qualification, salary increases to at least £26,499 and a qualification bonus of £500 paid in two instalments.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service.
- Birthday off.
- 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to availability).
- £1,000 refer‑a‑friend bonus.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Annual performance‑related pay increases.
- 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.
- Confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to join the Kido team, apply today. We’ll be in touch with an initial phone call — a Talent Partner will discuss next stages.
Questions? Email careers@kido.school.
Safer Recruitment
All roles involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We conduct enhanced DBS and bar‑list checks for all suitable candidates.
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