Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

As an Early Years Practitioner, your main role is to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children from birth to 5 years old. You create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where young children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Observe and assess children’s progress. Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities to support key areas of development. Use the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to guide learning. Set up play-based activities (arts, storytelling, sensory play, music, outdoor play). Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and exploration. Adapt activities for children with different needs and interests.

Training:

Term time, 32 hours over 4 days with 1 day off per week, to be discussed. Additional hours are usually available to cover staff holidays and out-of-term time.

Training Outcome:
Progress onto Teaching Assistant 

Employer Description:
Our philosophy is that every child should be recognised as a unique individual and the relationships the children develop with each other and with experienced adults are identified as central to their happiness which in turn, lays the best foundations for their future.

Working Hours :
Term time 32 hours over 4 days with 1 day off per week to be discussed. Additional hours are usually available to cover staff holidays and out of term time.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience