Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship
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Company: ANGELIC WINGS CHILDCARE LTD
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Location: London, N5 1QP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £30,000.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000055010
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Application Deadline Date: 01/12/2026
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Start Date: 02/12/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 2 vacancies Available: -Part time vacancy (5.5 hours per day) -Full time vacancy (9 hours per day) Opening hours are Monday- Friday 8.15am- 5.45pm
Brief Description
The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP) Apprenticeship is ideal for proactive, influential practitioners, working directly with children. These highly skilled professionals take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care and lead and support the practice of others.
Training to be Provided
- Online learning and coursework
- Virtual classrooms and webinars
- One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
- Workplace observations and reviews
- Dedicated training time within working hours
- No college attendance required
- Earn while you learn
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Future Prospects
- On successful completion of the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be well‑prepared to progress into a Deputy Manager role, with clear progression opportunities to the Nursery Manager
- The apprenticeship supports the development of leadership, management, and operational skills required to take on increased responsibility within the setting
Vacancy Detail
- Providing care: Ensuring children are safe and well, and responding to their needs
- Supporting learning: Facilitating play and learning opportunities, and developing children's speech, language, and communication
- Leading practice: Participating in and leading daily routines, and promoting best practices for observation, assessment, and planning
- Promoting diversity and equality: Ensuring all children are included and supported
- Complying with safeguarding: Ensuring the setting complies with all safeguarding legislation, policies, and strategies
- Reflecting and building on practice: Using professional enquiry and action research to contribute to the setting's pedagogical approach
- Leading other practitioners: Supporting others in developing their own practice
Other Information
Other Requirements
- You must be a UK resident and have at least 3 years residency in the UK/EU
- If you require a Visa, this must not expire before the apprenticeship end date (up to 24 months).
- GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C (4) or above or able to achieve Level 2 English and maths whilst on programme
- This Apprentice position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in education while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children
You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification to be eligible for the Level 5. Health and social care is not a full and relevant childcare qualification.