Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

  • Company: CHRISTCHURCH PLAYGROUP
  • Location: CHELTENHAM, GL50 2JH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,644.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000030876
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm term time only.

Brief Description

You must be caring, enthusiastic, eager to learn new things, not afraid to get messy, be willing to sing with the children (even if you can’t sing - don’t worry, we can’t!). A passion for working in early years. We offer a supportive team & encourage further professional development. We welcome informal visits.

Training to be Provided

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

Future Prospects


  • Early Years Practitioner if the numbers of children allow

  • This is initially a fixed term contract for 2-years, with the potential of extension depending on the needs of the setting

Vacancy Detail

Your job duties will include:



  • Helping set up and tidy up

  • Play and interact with the children

  • Help prepare snack 

  • Be responsible for 1 - 2 key children record keeping

  • Plan activities for the children 1 - 2 times a week  

Ready to start your adventure?