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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Nursery Lane

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Nursery Lane

location-black-icon Leeds, LS17 7HW

Ref: VAC-01292
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £19,125.60 per year
Sector: Early Years
Deadline: 25/08/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Working Week: 30
Company: Nursery Lane Nursery & Pre-school
Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Partou we’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development.

Our apprentices will learn the skill of being an Early Years Practitioner while studying for a professional qualification. This allows nursery apprentices to earn while they learn in an engaging, progressive and supportive environment.

As well as observing experienced practitioners in the nursery, you will also have a number of roles and responsibilities.

Roles and responsibilities of a nursery apprentice include:

Planning and maintaining children’s records
Developing an understanding of Safeguarding Policy
Undertaking a shared responsibility for caring for children’s health, safety, cleanliness and general wellbeing
Working toward a childcare qualification, such as a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification

What to expect as an apprentice nursery practitioner:

· You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way, working alongside qualified staff members

· You’ll build relationships with children, parents and colleagues

· Plan and deliver activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS


As an apprentice nursery practitioner we offer many exciting benefits:

Genuine opportunities for career progression with access to professional accredited training
A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
60 % childcare discounts – in any of our settings across England
Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
Rewards and recognition – high street discounts at your fingertips
Buddy bonus scheme – cash rewards for referring a friend
Have your birthday off on us!
Health & wellbeing support 24/7 with access to external helpline of professional counsellors

……and so much more!

Qualifications required

  • GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
  • Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five - desirable
  • Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.

Personal qualities

  • Articulate and friendly
  • Patient and punctual

Skills required

  • Passionate about educating and supporting young children
  • Able to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme
  • Good at working in a team

Future Prospects

Level 2 Pathway apprentices at Partou usually become qualified Nursery Assistants within 12 months of starting. After this, many move onto the Level 3 Pathway.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.