Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeships - St Philips, Bristol

Family Adventures Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship with mentoring

Opportunity for a Level 5 qualification

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Family Adventures Group is seeking an Early Years Level 5 Apprentice to join Little Adventures Nursery in Bristol. This full-time position offers a supportive and welcoming team atmosphere, focusing on professional development in early years education.

The apprentice will assist in planning learning activities and promoting children's development and wellbeing while gaining a Level 5 qualification. Ideal candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and have a genuine interest in child education.

Qualifications

• Committed to developing professionally within early years education.
• Willingness to complete any required functional skills or portfolio work.
• Reliable and punctual with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and evaluation of observation-led learning activities.
• Promote children’s emotional and communication development.
• Contribute to assessment and record-keeping as per nursery policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interest in early years education

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

Location: Little Adventures Nursery, St Phillips, Bristol

Salary: £13.83 per hour

Hours: Full time (typical 40 per week)

Contract: Apprenticeship

Job description

We are recruiting an Early Years Level 5 Apprentice to join our team at Little Adventures Nursery in St Phillips. This apprenticeship is ideal for an experienced level 3 practitioner, who is committed to developing professionally within early years education and wishes to gain a Level 5 qualification while working with children aged 0–5 years.

Working alongside experienced practitioners and mentors, the apprentice will support the planning and delivery of high‑quality, inclusive play‑based learning that promotes children’s development, wellbeing and readiness for school.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of observation‑led learning activities.
• Promoting children’s personal, social, emotional and communication development through nurturing interactions.
• Contributing to assessment and record‑keeping in line with nursery policies and the apprenticeship requirements.
• Maintaining a safe, hygienic and stimulating learning environment.
• Working with families to share progress and support continuity of care and learning.
• Participating in team meetings, supervision and professional development activities.
• Complying with safeguarding, health & safety and confidentiality procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in early years education and a desire to achieve a Level 5 qualification.
• Already hold a level 3 Qualification in Early Years.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and children’s welfare and safeguarding.
• Basic literacy and numeracy; willingness to complete any required functional skills or portfolio work.
• Previous experience or volunteering in a childcare setting is desirable but not essential.

Hours

40 hours per week

Monday–Friday (actual daily hours to be agreed)

Why Work With Us

• Supportive and welcoming team who value development and wellbeing.
• Structured apprenticeship with workplace mentoring and dedicated training time.
• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification and progress within the organisation.
• Working in a setting committed to high standards of practice and inclusive childcare.

Job Types: Apprenticeship, Permanent