Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Acorns in Adel
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Job summary
Partou is offering an Apprenticeship as a Nursery Practitioner in Adel, Leeds. You will train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, earning while you learn in a supportive environment.
You will observe experienced staff, take on responsibilities such as planning records, safeguarding awareness, and helping maintain children's wellbeing, under mentorship.
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths/English at grade 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards functional skills.
- Some experience with babies or children under five is desirable.
- Ability to work well in a team and follow safeguarding policies.
Responsibilities
- Plan and maintain children’s records.
- Develop understanding of safeguarding policies.
- Share responsibility for health, safety, cleanliness and wellbeing of children.
- Support delivery of EYFS-aligned activities.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
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).
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.
From 30 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five - desirable
Articulate and friendly
Patient and punctual
Passionate about educating and supporting young children
Able to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme
Good at working in a team
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
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
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.
12 Months
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Company: Realise Training Salary: £19,125.60 - £19,125.60 Hours: Full-time Location: Leeds, LS16 7NR Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 18 Aug 2026 Closing date: 28 Aug 2026
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.
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).
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.
From 30 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five - desirable
Articulate and friendly
Patient and punctual
Passionate about educating and supporting young children
Able to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme
Good at working in a team
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
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
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.
12 Months
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
£19,125.60 to £19,125.60 per year
Realise Training
Leeds, Yorkshire
Apprenticeship Full time
£19,125.60 to £19,125.60 per year
Realise Training
Leeds,Yorkshire
Apprenticeship Full time
£13.10 to £13.10 per hour
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