Nursery Apprentice

**We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no... if you know the way we need to go you are the person we are looking for...**

Pippins Day Nursery in White Colne, Colchester, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a **Nursery Apprentice** to join our team. You'll be working hard to care for and support our children, whilst sharing a story or two, and working toward a **recognised qualification**.

**Join us and enjoy the following a** host of attractive benefits including:

- ** Flexible working** with the option to work:

- ** 40 hours across 5 days**:

- ** 40 hours across 4 days**:

- **30 hours over 3 days if possible**:

- **Split shifts or Part Time... we have it all**
- Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a **cash bonus**:

- Generous **discount on childcare**:

- Total **31 days annual leave** inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra **3 days annual leave** over the Christmas period
- Wellbeing Day **an extra day off** just for you
- Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes **discounts at 100s of online high street stores, **turning points into cash
- **24/7** remote GP appointments
- ** Claim cash back** on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
- 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to **appreciate **the hard work and dedication of staff teams
- Working for a business that has received** 'Great Place To Work' **certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

**What will you be doing**:

- Ensuring that the childrens **individual needs** are identified and met
- ** Supervising** and **supporting** the children at all times
- Carrying 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**

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a **Great Place To Work**, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to **safeguarding **and **promoting the welfare** of children and young people and an **enhanced DBS check** will be required for this role.

We are an **equal opportunity employer** and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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