Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Realise; Brinscall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

genuine career progression

accredited training

pension scheme with employer contrib.

60% childcare discounts across England

enhanced maternity/paternity leave

high street discounts

buddy bonus scheme

birthday day off

health and wellbeing support 24/7

Job summary

Partou is offering an apprenticeship to train as an Early Years Practitioner, with on-the-job training and a professional qualification. You will observe experienced staff, take on responsibilities, and work toward the Level 2 EY Practitioner apprenticeship standard.

20% off-the-job learning is built into your day, with mentoring from qualified staff. The programme aims to progress to Level 3 Pathway and developing skills across safeguarding, records, and activities for children in line with

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or willingness to work towards functional skills.
• Commitment to apprenticeship and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and maintaining children's records.
• Develop understanding of safeguarding policies.
• Share responsibility for health, safety, cleanliness and wellbeing of children.
• Help plan and deliver activities in line with EYFS.
• Work closely with experienced staff and mentors.

Skills

Articulate and friendly

Patient and punctual

Passionate about educating and helping

Team player

Willing to train

Education

GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent

Job description

Our apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, allowing you to earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment. Alongside observing experienced practitioners, apprentices take on meaningful responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children's records, developing an understanding of safeguarding policies, and sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the children. You'll be supported and mentored every step of the way by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., Level 2 Pathway apprentices at Partou usually become qualified Nursery Assistants within 12 months of starting. After this, many move onto the Level 3 Pathway.

GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

• Personal Qualities Articulate and friendly
• Patient and punctual
• Skills Required Passionate about educating and supporting young children
• Able to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme
• Good at working in a team
• Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

At Partou, we're more than just a team-we're a close-knit community driven by a passion for childcare and a strong commitment to each child's individual development.

We offer a competitive hourly wage starting from £12.26 (depending on age and experience), along with a wide range of exciting benefits including genuine career progression opportunities, access to accredited training, a comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions, 60% childcare discounts across our settings in England, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, high street discounts, a buddy bonus scheme, a paid day off on your birthday, and 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support through a professional counselling helpline-and so much more.

Hourly Wage

Competitive hourly wage starting from £12.26 (depending on age and experience).

Benefits

• genuine career progression opportunities
• access to accredited training
• a comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• 60% childcare discounts across our settings in England
• enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• high street discounts
• a buddy bonus scheme
• a paid day off on your birthday
• 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support through a professional counselling helpline-and so much more

Working Week

From 30 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.