Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: Wolds Childcare - Little Lambs at Lambley
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Location: Nottingham, NG4 4QB
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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-2000020557
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Application Deadline Date: 01/05/2026
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Start Date: 10/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 (4 days a week) if you are 18 years old or over.
Brief Description
Start your Early Years journey at Little Lambs at Lambley, a warm and caring nursery with beautiful woodland spaces. Gain hands-on experience, learn from supportive Wolds practitioners, and work toward your Level 2 qualification while helping children thrive.
Training to be Provided
Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice.
The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours on off-the-job activities and training. On-the-job and off-the-job training will be delivered in the workplace.
Future Prospects
Progression onto the Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- Supporting children's learning and development through play
- Helping to set up safe, engaging indoor and outdoor activities
- Assisting with daily routines such as meals, nappy changing and tidying
- Building warm, positive relationships with children and families
- Observing children's progress and sharing information with the points
- Following safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS requirements
- Supporting Montessori and Forest School sessions under guidance
- Working as part of a friendly team and contributing to the nursery environment
Other Information
Face-to-Face Interviews.
Functional Skills Requirements for Learners aged 16–18: Apprentices who have not achieved the equivalent of level 1 functional skills in maths and English, will need to achieve level 1 functional skills prior to end point assessment, and then work towards level 2 functional skills.