Nursery Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Little Raye's is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Our nursery provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, we are completely unique!
Salary: £7.00 Per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 / 40 hours per week.
Location: Little Raye's daycare is located in Mitcham
We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic, committed and energetic individuals to join our family. As part of the Little Raye's Apprenticeship programme, you will be working towards an Intermediate (Level 3) Apprenticeship in Children's and Young Peoples Workforce.
The Apprenticeship course runs for 18 months, where you will gain hands on day-to-day experience working in one of our Nurseries. You will be taught and encouraged to use the best childcare practices. You will be working and supported by your fellow colleagues across the Nursery, to develop and enhance your skills in caring for young children.
Your daily routine will compose of supporting children in learning, regular play activities, assisting with meal times, monitoring nap times, observing and recording children’s development, stimulating their environment by displaying their work, and meeting the children’s overall needs by creating positive relationships with parents and carers.
Our ideal candidate must have –
- An interest in working with young children (from 0-5 years)
- Be a team player
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to use initiative
- A passion for the Early Years
Amazing benefits on offer -
- Generous Childcare discount
- Opportunity to gain further qualifications
- Free Uniform
Things you need to know –
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
- Little rayes Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
- Little rayes Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £7.00 per hour
Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £6.00-£10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Apprentice roles across Little Raye's Daycare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £6 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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