Monkey Puzzle Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship West Norwood
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Company: MAYBEL NURSERIES LIMITED
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Location: London, SE27 9DN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-1000320847
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon-Fri.
Brief Description
The role of Room Leader is to work alongside the management team to provide a high level of professional leadership and management to all playroom-based staff and to ensure that all children receive the highest possible standards of care and education.
Training to be Provided
- Over the course of 18-24 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study things such as the principles of healthcare and safeguarding, person-centred care & support, physiological measurements, basic life support, dementia, cognitive & mental health support, moving, handling and infection control, supporting daily living, lifespan development and healthcare needs, duty of care and legislation.
- Higher level courses go into more depth within different pathways such as dementia, learning disabilities and autism, children & adolescent mental health, combined therapies, complex care, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, substance misuse and acquired brain injury (these topics may differ).
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.
- We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role. To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process.
- Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, they will deliver teaching sessions using various methods including face-to-face teaching, Skype, Facetime, telephone and peer virtual classroom whilst using our interactive multi-sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the learner’s preferred learning style. Additionally, the tutor will provide the support required to ensure the learner enjoys and ultimately successfully achieves their goals and completes their training. We want learners to feel that our team are approachable at any stage of their learning journey.
- You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end-point assessment (EPA).
- As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption.
Future Prospects
- Offer of permanent employment
Vacancy Detail
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
- Able to ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures.
- Able to conduct child observations and assessments with a strong understanding of child development.
- Exceptional knowledge of the current Early Years Inspection Framework
- Health and safety awareness
- Knowledge of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice and the required support systems put in place.