Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension scheme

30 hours per week

Childcare discounts

Birthday off

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Partou Nurseries is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice role in England. You will work 30 hours per week, commencing 14 December 2026, for 1 year and 3 months, while completing the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship with Lifetime Training Group Limited.

You will be supported by qualified staff, build relationships with children and families, and plan EYFS-aligned activities. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and enhanced DBS checks where required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Dedication to providing high quality customer care for families.
• Ability to work well in a team and take direction.
• Patience and empathy when engaging with children and carers.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified staff with mentorship and support.
• Build relationships with children, parents and carers and colleagues.
• Plan and deliver activities for children in line with the EYFS.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Team working

Patience

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

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.