Apprentice Early Years Practitioner — Learn & Grow

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded EY qualification

Paid time off between Christmas and NY

50% childcare discount

Flexible working hours

Career progression

Mentors and training

Wellbeing champions

Adventurous outings

Job summary

Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries invites applications for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. This role offers a hands-on apprenticeship with mentorship in early years education, at Portland Road, Hove. Hours are full-time or part-time with a competitive hourly rate.

You will gain a fully funded early years qualification, practical experience, and opportunities to progress from apprentice to qualified practitioner in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to completing Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a warm, engaging learning environment for children.
• Support planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Work alongside practitioners to learn best childcare practices.
• Help with daily routines including meals, play, and naps.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support safety, hygiene and safeguarding at all times.

Skills

Childcare passion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Early Years

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries invites applications for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. This role offers a hands-on apprenticeship with mentorship in early years education, at Portland Road, Hove. Hours are full-time or part-time with a competitive hourly rate.

You will gain a fully funded early years qualification, practical experience, and opportunities to progress from apprentice to qualified practitioner in a supportive team environment.