Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: YARRELLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LTD
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Location: Dorset, BH16 5EU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000041871
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Application Deadline Date: 19/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday (shift pattern) with a day release to college
Brief Description
At Yarrells Nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, supportive and inspiring environment for both children and staff. This is your opportunity to begin a rewarding career in Early Years while making a difference every single day.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0888-v1-0 BPC Grow for Apprentices programme
Future Prospects
- Progression to a higher apprenticeship or Progression to Full Time employment
Vacancy Detail
- As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners across our baby, toddler and preschool rooms, learning hands-on while studying
- You will play an important role in creating a nurturing, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive
- Supporting the care and development of babies and young children
- Creating a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment
- Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities and play
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Ensuring children’s individual needs and development are met
- Learning about the Early Years Foundation Stage and applying best practice
- Supporting the day to day needs and tasks with the running of the nursery Picking up children
- Playing on the floor with children
- Setting up resources for the garden and decking area
- Crouching down to support children going to sleep
Other Information
- DBS checks will be a requirement in the position
- Candidates will also have to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview and information session as part of the on boarding process