TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £8.00-£9.00 per hour as an Early Years Apprentice.
- Gain your Early Years qualification while working in a supportive nursery.
- Work towards a career in childcare with genuine progression opportunities.
- Located in Crystal Palace, easily accessible by public transport.
About the Role
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
Crystal Palace Day Nursery is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice to join their team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring 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.
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 to a portion of 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
Location
Crystal Palace Day Nursery, near Upper Norwood in Crystal Palace, between Crystal Palace and Anerley stations, an easy walk from Crystal Palace Park.