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Qualified Practitioner - LV5 Apprentice

GOODMAN HARDING LTD · WMC TRAINING LTD
Location
16 MERLEWOOD CLOSE
Postcode
HP11 1QQ
Salary
£27,000 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Start date
30 September 2026
Application deadline
26 September 2026
Posted
2 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000051025
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

  • To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice.
  • To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
  • To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
  • To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
  • To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
  • To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
  • To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
  • To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
  • Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
  • To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
  • To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
  • To attend regular team meetings
  • To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
  • To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements
  • To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
  • To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager

Working week

35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (No evenings or weekends).

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Required qualifications

Essential
Early Years Educator - Level 3 · Early Years Educator - Level 3 · Grade Pass

Training & development

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Future prospects

This Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop into a Room Leader while working in a professional early year setting. You will gain hands‑on leadership experience, support day‑to‑day nursery operations, and help deliver high‑quality care and education for children.

Company benefits

  • Holidays - 25 days & 8 bank holidays
  • Pro rata Nursery closure during Christmas week
  • Wellness Support – Employee assistance Programme including Medical Supportive and close-knit environment

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About GOODMAN HARDING LTD

Monkey Puzzle are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in their specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old. They also offer multi-sports, cooking, sing and sign and Yoga to ensure the children at their nursery have every opportunity to develop holistically. Their onsite chef produces a varied and delicious menu providing nutritious meals for the children and staff. Monkey Puzzle’s Early Years Team excel in teamwork and will deliver an outstanding learning experience to you as well as supporting you to develop your skills through innovative training.