Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship
Little Petals Day Nursery · South East · RG4 9SJ
Apprenticeship
Level 5
Onsite
Education
LocationSouth East
PostcodeRG4 9SJ
Start date10 Dec 2026
Apply by1 Dec 2026
Training providerchiltern training limited
Job ID52855
About the role
Join the Little Petals Day Nursery family! 🌸 We're looking for passionate individuals to help us nurture young minds. If you're ready to shape the future and make a real difference, this is for you!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Being an awesome role model for top-notch early years education. ✨
- Creating engaging learning experiences that follow the EYFS framework. 🧠
- Championing child-centred approaches to support every child's growth and happiness. ❤️
- Observing, assessing, and tracking children's progress with care. 📈
- Identifying and supporting children with additional needs, working closely with families and experts. 🤝
- Being a key player in safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe and protected. 🛡️
- Mentoring, coaching, and guiding our amazing early years practitioners and apprentices. 🌟
- Leading staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities. 🚀
- Ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the nursery. 💯
- Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers. 🤗
- Promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and has equal opportunities. 🌈
- Managing resources and learning spaces effectively. 🛠️
- Adhering to all nursery policies and regulatory standards. ✅
- Contributing to our continuous improvement and preparing for inspections. 🏆
- Driving initiatives to boost children's outcomes, staff performance, and nursery quality. 🎉
Your Learning Journey:
- You'll be enrolled in monthly online training sessions with Chiltern Training Ltd. 💻
- An assessor will visit your workplace every 10 weeks for observations, and you'll upload your work for assessment. 📝
Requirements:
- You'll need to successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 👮
Come grow with us at Little Petals! 🌱
Key responsibilities
- Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through child-centred approaches
- Observe, assess, and track children's progress, ensuring accurate records are maintained
- Support safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and welfare
- Build positive partnerships with parents and carers, sharing information about children's development
- Promote inclusive practice and ensure equal opportunities for all children
Skills
safeguarding