Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5

Skerntrainingandskills; Melksham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as an Early Years Lead Practitioner apprentice. This role offers the chance to support excellence in childcare while gaining valuable experience and training. You will be responsible for upholding high standards, managing staff ratios, and liaising with parents about children's progress. With opportunities for further training and a permanent position, this apprenticeship is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Join a nurturing environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or early years setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child development is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Management and undertake day-to-day duties in their absence.
• Induct new staff and manage learning journeys for key children.

Skills

Customer care skills

Logical thinking

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgmental attitude

Physical fitness

Education

A Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

A brand new family-owned independent nursery with two settings: one in the heart of Trowbridge town centre above Baloos Softplay Centre, providing full day care for children aged 2-5 years, and the other in Melksham along Spa Road, offering full day care for children aged 0-5 years.

Join the team at Bumpers Nursery and train towards an Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship.

The purpose of the job is to:

1. Support the Management in establishing ‘Excellence in childcare with a difference’.
2. Maintain high standards of leadership and personal development for staff and children.
3. Liaise with all other team leaders.

Main responsibilities include:

• Upholding our mission statement: ‘Excellence in childcare with a difference’.
• Supporting Management and undertaking day-to-day duties in their absence, such as managing staff ratios, handling emails and messages.
• Inducting new staff members.
• Conducting staff appraisals, PDP, and TNA.
• Implementing and monitoring area business plans, including training.
• Organizing area and management meetings.
• Supporting effective communication with senior staff, including Management, Senco, Team Leaders, Mentors, and Assessors.
• Supporting disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Marketing the nursery to prospective clients.
• Inducting new parents and children.
• Managing learning journeys for key children and team members.
• Assisting with ILP implementation for SEN children.
• Liaising with parents about their child's progress and facilitating meetings.
• Participating in core training provided by management.
• Supporting Parents’ evenings and social events.
• Ensuring effective communication between staff and parents.
• Monitoring and supporting behavior management policies.
• Ensuring compliance with National Care Standards, Ofsted, Equality Act, and internal policies.
• Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through daily observations, planning, and record-keeping.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Teamwork skills and a positive attitude.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience in planning and delivering learning activities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Entry Requirements

Same as above qualifications and experience, emphasizing the importance of relevant early years experience and understanding of EYFS.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

First Aid certification, planning and delivery experience, safeguarding knowledge.

Skills Required

• Customer care skills
• Logical thinking
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Non-judgmental attitude
• Physical fitness

Training to be Provided

Support from an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.

Things to Consider

This role requires physical activity, alertness, and active involvement.

Future Prospects

Opportunity for a Level 5 Early Years Apprenticeship, with potential for a permanent position and further training.

Location

Bumpers Nursery - Melksham
56B Spa Road,
Melksham,
Wiltshire, England.
SN12 7NY

At a Glance

Salary: £26,416 per year

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:30

Duration: 24 Months

Start Date: 26/05/2025

Application Deadline: 25/05/2025

Apprenticeship Standard: Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5)