Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: Moseley Montessori Nursery
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Location: Birmingham, B13 8DJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £288.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02340
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 10/08/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday to Friday
Brief Description
Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in childcare with a nursery that puts children at the heart of everything it does? At Moseley Montessori Nursery, we provide inclusive Montessori education in a warm, nurturing, and child-centred environment, helping children develop independence, confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Qualifications Required
Math & English Grade 4
Personal Qualities
A positive, caring attitude and genuine enthusiasm for working with children
A willingness to learn and grow within a team
Skills Required
Communication
Organisation
Reliable
PatienT
Desire to work with children
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.
You will be working towards the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Leadership and management
• Child development and theory
• Pedagogy
• Health and wellbeing
• Health and safety
• Equality, diversity, inclusion and SEN
• Safeguarding
• Partnership working
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Full and relevant qualification gained
Vacancy Detail
At Moseley Montessori our vision is to provide outstanding inclusive Montessori education that empowers children to exhibit independence, radiate happiness and fearlessly embrace calculated risks. The Montessori teaching method is unique. It enables the child to develop self-confidence, security, a sense of order and social relationships, creative intelligence and imagination. It also sharpens his ability to discriminate and make judgements.
As an early years apprentice you will-
Provide exceptional care and engaging learning experiences under the guidance of qualified early years practitioners
Supporting the planning and delivery of fun, stimulating activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Building warm, professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Maintaining a clean, safe, and inclusive environment for all
Supporting safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality procedures at all times
Participating in staff meetings, ongoing training, and development opportunities
Reflecting our nursery’s values and promoting a positive, nurturing environment
Other Information
Full funding and support to gain a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare
Wellbeing Package as well as free Counselling service.
Discounts and Vouchers for shopping.
Pension scheme
Paid DBS (Enhanced) provided by the employer
Convenient location with easy access to bus routes 50, 35, 1 and 8"