Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Queens Rd Wimbledon

  • Company: Dicky Birds on Queens Road
  • Location: london, SW19 8NW
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Early Years
  • Ref: VAC-01567
  • Application Deadline Date: 24/11/2025
  • Start Date: 08/12/2025
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage 40 hours per week

Brief Description

Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool, Queens Road in Wimbledon, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of wellbeing benefits

Qualifications Required

Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal Qualities

Positive

Practical

Passionate about a career in early years

Compassionate

•Focused

Skills Required

Professional

Communication

Team working

Ability to learn

· Dedication

· Patience

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Continued development and progression

Vacancy Detail

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that excellent childcare and education are achieved when children and families are truly at the heart of everything we do. As a respected and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we know that it is our dedicated team who deliver exceptional care and education. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care while working towards a recognised childcare qualification. Your responsibilities will include meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, engaging in activities such as storytelling, mealtimes, games, and nappy changes, and being a positive role model. You will also build professional relationships with staff and parents and follow safeguarding procedures diligently. In return, we offer a range of benefits including access to an employee discount portal, a staff referral bonus, discounted childcare, a wellbeing day, 24/7 GP access, a healthcare cashback plan, and recognition initiatives such as our ‘May I Say Thank You’ month and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure.

Other Information

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit.

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