Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Partou Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Pension scheme

60% childcare discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

High street discounts

Buddy referral bonus

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Partou Nurseries in England is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice position. You will work toward the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship over 14 months while performing daily duties with guidance from qualified staff.

You will learn to build relationships with children, parents and carers, plan and deliver EYFS-aligned activities, and access professional accredited training plus generous benefits including pension, childcare discounts and birthday leave.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with young children, families and colleagues.
• Ability to observe, listen and respond to children's needs in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare in line with EYFS standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and learn from qualified staff with mentoring throughout the apprenticeship.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities for children in line with EYFS guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Team working

Patience

Job description

Partou is proud to be part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, at Partou, you will be working towards the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship over the duration of 14 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

Your daily roles and responsibilities will include;

• Working alongside qualified members of staff, where you will be supported and mentored every step of the way
• Building relationships with children, parents, and carers, as well as colleagues
• Plan and deliver activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS

You will also be entitled to some amazing benefits, which include;

• Genuine opportunities for career progression with access to professional accredited training
• A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• 60% childcare discounts - in any of our settings across England
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Rewards and Recognition - high street discounts at your fingertips
• Buddy bonus scheme - cash rewards for referring a friend
• Have your birthday off on us!
• Health and wellbeing support 24/7 with access to external helplines of professional counsellors

Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At Partou we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What happens at the end

Ongoing training and development, with the opportunity to progress onto higher level apprenticeships.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Patience

Key details

• Wage: £19,905.60 a year
• Working week: 30 hours per week - Monday - Friday, exact shifts to be confirmed.
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Start date: 2026-12-14
• Closing date: 2026-12-07
• Apprenticeship standard: Early years practitioner (level 2)
• Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

About the employer

For us at Partou, childcare isn't just a job, it's a journey - one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.

As part of the Netherlands' largest childcare group, we've access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.