Childcare Trainee

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in early childhood education?

At Grandir UK, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Childcare Trainee to join our vibrant team at Pippins Day Nursery. In this role, you will be dedicated to nurturing and supporting young children, while also working towards a recognized qualification in childcare.

Convenient commuting options are available from various locations:

• Colchester - 17 minutes by car
• Tiptree - 18 minutes by car
• Chelmsford - 29 minutes by car
• Rowhedge - 22 minutes by car
• Abberton - 24 minutes by car

As part of our team, you will enjoy a variety of appealing benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements with options such as:
  • 40 hours over 5 days
  • 40 hours over 4 days
  • 30 hours over 3 days
  • Split shifts or part-time schedules
• A cash bonus for referring friends and family to join our team
• A generous discount on childcare services
• A total of 31 days of annual leave including bank holidays (FTE), with an additional 3 days off during the Christmas season
• A special Wellbeing Day dedicated to your personal time
• Access to an employee benefits portal featuring discounts at numerous online retailers
• 24/7 access to remote GP consultations
• Opportunity to claim cash back on medical expenses such as dental and physiotherapy treatments
• A special appreciation initiative in May to recognize the hard work of our staff
• Be part of a company recognized as a 'Great Place To Work', emphasizing our commitment to our employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and addressing the individual needs of children
• Supervising and supporting children at all times
• Engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as storytelling, assisting during meals, playing games, and changing diapers
• Serving as a positive and practical role model for the children
• Building friendly and professional relationships with colleagues and parents
• Understanding and adhering to Safeguarding Procedures

We take pride in our certification as a Great Place To Work, which reflects our dedication to fostering a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This commitment aligns with our mission to provide high-quality childcare and education, nurturing children into happy, intelligent, and healthy individuals. We recognize that our dedicated teams are essential in delivering exceptional care and education.

Grandir UK is devoted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff based on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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