Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Level 5

Aspire Training Team; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare training organization in Hereford is seeking an Early Years Lead Practitioner to support children's learning at Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging environment and planning activities for children's development. A Level 3 qualification and at least 2 years of experience in early years settings are required. Competitive hourly wage and shift patterns discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification or equivalent.
• Must be able to gain a clear DBS.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and deliver activities based on EYFS framework.
• Observe and assess children’s development.

Skills

Creating a safe environment

Planning engaging activities

Observing children's development

Building relationships with parents

Collaborative teamwork

Compliance with policies

Supporting nursery practitioners

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification or equivalent

GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

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Aspire Training Team

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Hereford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 – Childcare Apprenticeship – Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club

The Aspire Training Team arecurrently looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliableindividual to complete an Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 atStaunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club as a Room Leader.

Set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, Staunton-on-Wye Pre-school opened in 1984. Since 2010, we have been in our current, eco-friendly, premises. Our home is light and spacious with continuous access to its own large, secure outside play area.

Our team of highly-qualified Early Years Practitioners follow the EYFS 'Statutory Framework' to develop children's learning. They also work with the children as part of our ‘Breakfast Club’ and ‘Kids’ Club’, which is very popular with children attending neighbouring Staunton-on-Wye Primary School.

We are a charity led by a volunteer committee where parent and carer participation is welcomed and appreciated.

Your duties and responsibilitieswill include;

• Creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Observing and assessing children’s development and progress, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Building strong relationships with parents and caregivers, facilitating open communication about their child's development.
• Working collaboratively with your colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
• Ensuring compliance with all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices.
• Supporting the deputy and manager with the daily running of the setting
• Providing support and guidance to the nursery practitioners

Hours;

• Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club are open all year-round; from 07:45-16:45on Monday and Friday and 07:45-17:45 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• The successful candidate will be required to work between 35-40 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed.

Requirements;

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification or equivalent
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
• To have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an early years setting