Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Nursery Lane

Getting In Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Leeds is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. This role offers hands-on experience in early years education while pursuing a Level 3 qualification. Apprentices will work alongside experienced staff, gaining valuable skills and support in a nurturing environment. The position includes competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contributions

60% childcare discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

High street discounts

Buddy bonus scheme

Birthday off

24/7 health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Working toward a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required for childcare.

Responsibilities

• Planning and maintaining children’s records.
• Caring for children’s health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Delivering activities in line with the EYFS.

Skills

Communication

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Nursery Lane

, Apply From: 18/05/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Employer

Partou Nurseries

Vacancy Description

At Partou we’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development.

Our apprentices will learn the skill of being an Early Years Practitioner while studying for a professional qualification. This allows nursery apprentices to earn while they learn in an engaging, progressive and supportive environment.

As well as observing experienced practitioners in the nursery, you will also have a number of roles and responsibilities.

Roles and responsibilities of a nursery apprentice include:

• Planning and maintaining children’s records
• Developing an understanding of Safeguarding Policy
• Undertaking a shared responsibility for caring for children’s health, safety, cleanliness and general wellbeing
• Working toward a childcare qualification, such as a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification

What to expect as an apprentice nursery practitioner:

• You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way, working alongside qualified staff members
• You’ll build relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Plan and deliver activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS

As an apprentice nursery practitioner, we offer a salary from £6.60 - £7.00 per hour (dependant on age and experience), plus many exciting benefits:

• Genuine opportunities for career progression with access to professional accredited training
• A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• 60 % childcare discounts - in any of our settings across England
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Rewards and recognition - high street discounts at your fingertips
• Buddy bonus scheme - cash rewards for referring a friend
• Have your birthday off on us!
• Health & wellbeing support 24/7 with access to external helpline of professional counsellors

……and so much more!

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Nursery Lane

Employer Description

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 theNetherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertisein learning and development. Of course, care is as much about empathy aseducation, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidenceand curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.

Vacancy Location

48 Nursery Lane Alwoodley, Leeds UK LS17 7HW

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000321215

Key Dates

Apply From

18/05/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-07-28 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-07-30 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Partou 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 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through Partou‘s dedicated training provider, Realise.

Learning Provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

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