Early Years Apprentice

Job Description

Posted Friday 3 July 2026 at 05:00

Early Years Apprentice

Part of Grandir UK

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery
in
Basingstoke
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.

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.

• 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
• £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

At Kiddi Caru Basingstoke, our dedicated team creates a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive. With age-specific playrooms and a spacious outdoor area, staff deliver engaging, hands‑on experiences that support every stage of development.

From babies to preschoolers, our practitioners lead inspiring activities—from yoga and music sessions to early language learning—helping children build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning every day.

We are situated at the heart of the Beggar wood and Hatch Warren community with easy access to the nearby Beggar wood Park. With on‑site parking and bus stops close by, our nursery has excellent connections to Basingstoke Town Centre and Basingstoke Train Station

• Ensuring that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
• Supervising and supporting the children at all times
• Carrying 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
• Working towards gaining your Early Years qualification in a supportive and professional environment with hands‑on experience

• 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

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and 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.

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.