Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Grimsby is seeking an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner to gain hands-on experience in child care. The role offers a salary of £7.55 per hour with full-time hours, rotating shifts. You will follow the EYFS curriculum, support individual needs, and collaborate with your team. Benefits include a uniform, free parking, 28 days holiday, and training towards a nationally recognized qualification in Early Years. Join us to contribute to a safe and engaging environment for children.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Employee incentives

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Must learn to follow the EYFS curriculum effectively.
• Should be able to maintain individual learning journals for children.
• Required to interact with parents and carers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow the EYFS curriculum and meet children's individual needs.
• Maintain and update learning journals.
• Work collaboratively with the team to foster an engaging learning environment.

Skills

Childcare education

Team collaboration

Communication

Creativity in play planning

Education

Working towards Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship

Job description

£7.55 per hour, 40 hours a week - Rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm (Monday to Friday)

Contract Type:

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

05/02/2026

About this job

Unity Childcare offers trusted day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with a focus on early learning, confidence-building, and a strong sense of belonging.

They are proud to be a community-rooted setting where children are safe, happy, and excited to learn every day.

As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, you will gain hands‑on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow the EYFS curriculum
• Meet the individual needs of children
• Maintain learning journals
• Learn to create play plans
• Interact with parents and carers professionally
• Work collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits & Perks

• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Employee incentives
• Excellent transport links (major bus route in front of premises)

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.

They will provide you with all of the on‑the‑job training you need to up‑skill in your role, and your 20% off‑the‑job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

Apprenticeship Standard

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required. This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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