Key Takeaways
- Earn between £8.00-£8.40 per hour as an Early Years Apprentice.
- Gain hands-on experience and work towards your Early Years qualification.
- Join a supportive, child-focused nursery in Exeter with excellent benefits.
- Applications are reviewed as received and the role may close early.
About the Role
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Exeter 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.
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.
About Our Nursery
We are proud to be a five-star RHS-certified nursery! This reflects our commitment to excellence in early childhood education and outdoor learning. Our distinction in Eco-Schools also showcases our dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness, as we actively promote eco-friendly practices within our nursery community. Our nursery received a ‘Good’ rating across all areas of criteria in our last Ofsted inspection. All our nurseries are proudly accredited by Ofsted, following their guidelines to ensure we provide the best care and support for every child.
Location
Our lovely nursery can be found in the Exeter Business Park, conveniently located off Junction 30 of the M5.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (3 days used during Christmas shutdown)
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Significant 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
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100% 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)
- The Grand Event (up to an additional week of annual leave after 2 years’ service)
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Dayforce wallet (access earned pay before payday)
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation.
Application Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.