Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Yeadon

Realise Training Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Accredited training

Pension scheme

60% childcare discounts

Maternity/paternity leave

High street discounts

Buddy bonus scheme

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Yeadon Day Nursery and Pre-school in Leeds is offering an Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. You will train on‑the‑job while earning, observing experienced staff and taking on responsibilities such as planning records, safeguarding, and promoting children’s health and wellbeing.

The programme includes accredited training and progression pathways. You will join a supportive team with qualified mentors, work toward Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, and enjoy employer contributions to a

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English at grade 3 (or willingness to work towards it).
• Some experience with babies or under-5s is desirable.
• Articulate, friendly, patient and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day nursery activities under supervision.
• Maintain records and contribute to safeguarding policies.
• Support health, safety and wellbeing of children.
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.

Skills

Passionate about educating

Team player

Commitment to apprenticeship

Education

GCSE Maths/English 3

Experience with under-5s desirable

Job description

Leeds, LS19 7HR

Ref: VAC-02442

Salary: £19,125.60 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/10/2026

Start Date: 16/11/2026

Working Week: From 30 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Yeadon Day Nursery and Pre-school

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

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.

Qualifications required

• 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

Skills required

• Passionate about educating and supporting young children
• Able to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme
• Good at working in a team

Future Prospects

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.

Other Information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.