Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
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Company: HILLCREST EARLY YEARS ACADEMY
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Location: LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 1SW
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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-2000020748
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Application Deadline Date: 21/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 8.30am - 3.30pm (30-minutes lunch) = 32 hours per week, working days TBC.
Brief Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Practitioner for our nursery provision to join our vibrant and friendly team. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship with real experience to complement your learning.
Training to be Provided
Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. You will undertake the Early Years Practitioner standard. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
Vacancy Detail
We pride ourselves on being a quality childcare setting, offering only the best childcare, learning and play to all children. We go the extra mile to make sure children’s creativity and imagination is nurtured and embraced so that we can capture the magic of childhood and enhance children’s learning through play and natural experiences.
Main Duties:
- To assist with the planning of the curriculum
- To set up the playrooms for the daily programme and to tidy away/clean during and at the end of the session
- To assist the key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers to plan for their child’s learning and development ensuring that each child’s needs are recognised and met
- To observe, monitor and keep accurate, up-to-date records of children within their key person group
- To remain vigilant and advise the room leads of any concerns e.g. Safeguarding & Child protection issues, Health & Safety, whilst preserving confidentiality as necessary
- To prepare snacks/lunch for children whilst maintaining good hygiene practices
- To attend regular team meetings and adhere to any actions required to provide a quality service for both child & parent/carer
- To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required
- To maintain confidentiality at all times regarding any information learned that relates to the children, their families or any member of staff at pre-school
Other Information
You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. A yes answer does not automatically exclude your application.