Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice

Kiddi Caru Sowton
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 Exeter Sowton 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.

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.

• 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 Matford Green, we follow a blended curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and Hygge philosophy, encouraging creativity, exploration and emotional wellbeing. Our child-led learning supports confidence, independence and a love of discovery.

Located at Matford Green Business Park in Exeter, our purpose-built nursery offers easy access to the M5 and major routes, with nearby public transport and on-site parking to make daily drop-offs simple for families.

Our experienced and long-standing team are passionate about early years education. Many staff are highly qualified, with strong knowledge and continuity of care, and we provide dedicated SENCo support to ensure every child’s needs are met.

Our nursery offers a warm, home-from-home environment with five age-specific playrooms, a sensory room, cosy library and a large outdoor garden. The garden includes a growing area, sandpit and natural play spaces to support outdoor learning and exploration.

Children enjoy a wide range of enriching activities, including Boogie Mites, Sing and Sign, yoga and programmes such as Make and Bake, Sow and Grow, and Move and Groove, supporting development through fun, hands-on learning.

We regularly explore the local area, including nature walks to nearby rivers, helping children build confidence and connect with the outdoors.

Kiddi Caru Matford Green is rated“Good
” by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing a safe, nurturing and high-quality learning environment for every child.

• 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

• 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…