Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Faces, Hazel Grove

Partou Nurseries; Stockport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer CONTRIBUT

60% childcare discounts across our UK

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

High street discounts

Buddy bonus scheme

Birthday paid day off

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Partou Nurseries in Stockport is offering an apprenticeship to become an Early Years Practitioner (Level 2). You will learn on the job, plan activities, and support children under supervision of qualified staff.

The programme includes on‑the‑job and off‑the‑job training with Realise Learning and Employment Limited, leading to a Level 2 standard and potential progression to higher levels within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for Early Years education and safeguarding.
• Willingness to train towards Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.
• Commitment to observing and documenting child development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain children’s records and observations.
• Assist with safeguarding policies and daily care.
• Support health, safety, cleanliness and well being of children.
• Help deliver EYFS activities and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Organisation skills

Patience

Education

GCSE English Language (grade 4) - desired

GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) - desired

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 well-being 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.

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.

They will provide you with all of the on‑job training you need to up‑skill in your role.

Off‑job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and 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.

What happens at the end

• 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

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language (grade 4) - desired
• GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) - desired

Key details

• Wage: £19,125.60 a year
• Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year
• Start date: 2026-12-07
• Closing date: 2026-11-30
• Apprenticeship standard: Early years practitioner (level 2)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

About the employer

For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction. As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world‑leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are. Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child‑led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.