Early Years Apprentice - Kido Crouch End, London

Department: Apprentice

Location: Kido Crouch End Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £18,200 - £19,240 / year

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Apprentice you’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience within the nursery while working towards a sought‑after early years qualification.

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 Crouch End – Earl Haig Hall, 18 Elder Ave, London N8 9DE.

• No existing qualifications needed; must have genuine passion for early years and childcare, be hardworking and keen to learn.
• Evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
• Right to work in the UK and UK residency for the past 3 years or more.
• Maths and English GCSE desirable; if not, you will complete a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills test to show competence. Initial acceptance requires current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English.
• Values align with our core values – Listen, Learn, Lead.
• Shortlisted candidates will provide details of unspent convictions for safer recruitment and will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

• The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary of £18,200 for full time, 40 hours per week during Level 2 apprenticeship; salary increases to £26,000 upon qualification.
• For Level 3 apprenticeship, salary is £19,240 per year for full-time, 40 hours per week; pay increase to £21,320 upon Level 2 competency sign‑off, usually within first 2 months; a second‑year uplift to the minimum wage for age; upon completing qualification, salary increases to at least £26,499 with a £500 qualification bonus paid in two instalments.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Birthday off.
• 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces & terms & conditions).
• £1,000 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.
• Wellbeing support: confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Modifications to the Exceptions Order provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and cannot be disclosed. Guidance on filtering these is available from the Ministry of Justice.

Shortlisted candidates will provide details of unspent convictions for the pre‑employment check. A disclosure and enhanced DBS check will be conducted prior to appointment.

Ready to seize the opportunity? Apply today and we’ll be in touch.