Early Years Apprenticeship

LMP Group; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Early Years Apprentice for a role focused on delivering high-quality care and learning for nursery children. This position involves assisting with playful learning activities and supporting routine tasks in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should exhibit enthusiasm for early years education, strong communication skills, and a reliable work ethic. Apprentices will receive online training and mentorship to achieve an Early Years qualification.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with their learning and development.
• Reliable, committed, and punctual.
• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners with delivering play‑based learning activities.
• Support children during indoor and outdoor play.
• Help with daily routines such as welcoming children and personal care.
• Build positive relationships with children.
• Observe children's learning and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Enthusiasm for early years development

Job description

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider). The Nursery Apprentice supports the early years team in providing high-quality care, learning, and support for children in the school nursery. Working under supervision, the apprentice develops practical skills and knowledge while contributing to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. This role combines hands‑on experience with training towards an Early Years qualification.

• Assist practitioners with delivering play‑based learning activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support children during indoor and outdoor play, encouraging learning through exploration and creativity.
• Help with daily routines including welcoming children, snack/mealtime support, toileting, and personal care.
• Set up and tidy away resources, ensuring the nursery environment remains safe, clean, and well‑organised.
• Build positive, warm relationships with children to support their emotional and social development.
• Observe children's learning and behaviour, contributing to notes or assessments as directed.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, early years practitioners, and support staff.
• Participate fully in training, mentoring sessions, and qualification requirements.
• We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team who is also passionate about early years. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will focus on high‑quality affordable childcare from 9 months - 5 years of age. Enthusiastic about making a difference.
• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, committed, and punctual.
• Have a passion for supporting children with their learning and development.
• Hodge Clough is a school on a journey, and together we are building something special: a school that sets high standards and a place where every pupil is known, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.