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Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5

Employer: Dartford
Location: Dartford
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £8

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship 

** Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification required. **

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised childcare qualification while earning a wage and building valuable hands-on experience in a supportive nursery setting.

About the Role

As an Early Lead Years Apprentice, you will:

  • Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
    Lead high-quality practice within the setting
  • Support and mentor colleagues to deliver excellent outcomes for children
  • Plan and implement engaging learning experiences
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
  • Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

About the Apprenticeship

You will work towards an Early Years qualification while gaining practical experience in the nursery.

Training includes:

  • Online learning and coursework
  • Virtual classrooms and webinars
  • One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
  • Workplace observations and reviews
  • Dedicated training time within working hours

No college attendance is required, as all training is delivered through a blended learning approach.

Salary & Hours

  •  National Minimum Wage thereafter

  • Full-time
  • Monday to Friday
  • 40 hours per week with varied shifts from 7:30am to 6:30pm. 

What We're Looking For

  • Passion for working with children
  • Positive, caring, and reliable attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Ability to work well as part of a team

Why Apply?

  • Gain a recognised qualification while earning
  • Supportive and friendly nursery environment
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Excellent career progression opportunities within Early Years

Interested? Please apply with your CV.

Safeguarding Statement 

This authority/organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ANY JOB OFFER IS SUBJECT TO suitable DBS and References.

Right to Work & Residency Requirements

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.

We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.