Early Years Apprentice - Kido Barnes
Job Description
Early Years Apprentice - Kido Barnes
Department: Apprentice
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Kido Barnes Nursery & Preschool
Reporting To: Nursery Manager
Compensation: £18,200 - £19,240 / year
Description
Our Level 3 course takes approximately 2 years to complete, but offers you advancement to Level 2 sign off as soon as you’re ready. The apprenticeship is designed to be work-based, with dedicated time allocated to support you with relevant learning and study to gain your qualification.
We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Barnes, Priests Bridge, London SW14 8TA - a brand new launch nursery January 2026.
What we’re looking for:
- For the Level 3 Apprentice role you do not need any existing qualifications, but must have genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare and be hardworking and keen to learn
- You must have some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting
- You must have the right to work in the UK and must hold UK residency for the past 3 years or more
- Maths and English GCSE is desirable however if you do not have these then you will complete a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills test to show competence in these areas. To be accepted initially, current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English is required
- Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
- If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team
What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.
Benefits
What we offer
What we offer on L2 Apprenticeship
- The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L2 Apprenticeship of £18,200 for full time, 40 hours per week.
- Once qualified salary increase to £26000 (12.50)
What we offer on L3 Apprenticeship
- The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary for L3 Apprenticeship of £19240 for full time, 40 hours per week.
- A pay increase when you achieve Level 2 competency sign off bringing your salary up to £21320 (10.25) . Usually achievable within your first 2 months of employment.
- In the second year of your apprenticeship, you will receive a big pay uplift to the minimum wage for age.
- Once you complete your qualification your salary will increase to at least £26499 (12.74) and you will be eligible for your qualification bonus of £500 paid in 2 instalments.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
- Your birthday off
- 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces & T&C's)
- £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards, celebrations and team social events
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme
We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise your development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!
Safer Recruitment
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