Job Description

Early Years Apprentice

Kirby Muxloe Day Nursery

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 Kirby Muxloe Day Nursery in Kirby Muxloe 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.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kirby Muxloe

At Kirby Muxloe 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.

Core Benefits

• 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
• Big 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, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Kirby Muxloe Day Nursery & Preschool in Kirby Muxloe offers a warm, home-from-home environment with a large garden, Forest School area, and passionate team supporting every child’s learning journey.

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we provide all-inclusive care with meals, nappies, and essentials covered, plus fresh food prepared by our on-site chef. Children also enjoy unique features like an outdoor music area for creative play.

Facilities & Playrooms

The only nursery in Kirby Muxloe offering care for under-twos, with four well-equipped rooms supporting every stage—from cosy baby spaces to a preschool designed for group learning and school readiness.

Garden

A large outdoor space includes separate areas for younger children, climbing and riding zones, plus a Forest School and nature garden for exploration.

Activities & Outings

Fun programmes like Boogie Mites, Sing and Sign, and yoga support development, alongside regular trips to parks and libraries to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

Location and Travel

Conveniently located next to Kirby Muxloe Primary School and near the M1, it’s ideal for busy families, with easy access to green spaces and commuting routes.

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

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• 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

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
• 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 which will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

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.