Education
Early Years Initial teacher Training - Apprentice Route (Bsc Degree Required)
PIPPINS PRESCHOOL LTD · BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Location
QUEENS ROAD
Postcode
GU14 6LF
Salary
£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
Duration
1 Year
Hours per week
30h
Positions available
2
Degree awarded
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Start date
1 November 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Posted
2 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000051221
About the role
As an EYITT Trainee, you will:
- Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children's progress
- Observe, assess, and monitor children's development
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Promote inclusive practice and support children with diverse needs
- Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety requirements are followed at all times
- Reflect on and develop your professional practice throughout the programme
- Work closely with experienced practitioners and mentors to develop teaching skills
Working week
Term time only. Working hours to be discussed, between 8.00am - 4.00pm.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade 4
Essential
Degree · Bachelors Degree in any Subject · Grade 2:2
Training & development
How the EYITT Programme is Delivered.
The programme is delivered over 12 months through a combination of:
- Practical experience within an Early Years setting
- Regular support from an experienced tutor and mentor
- Online learning and professional development activities
- Workplace observations and assessments
- Development of teaching practice aligned with the Early Years Teachers' Standards
- Trainees will receive ongoing guidance and support throughout their learning journey to ensure they are equipped to achieve Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
- A mandatory 30 day school placement, giving you valuable experience of teaching and learning within a school environment and broadening your understanding of children's educational journeys
- Monthly training days to develop your professional knowledge and teaching practice
Future prospects
Successful completion of the programme leads to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
This can open doors to a variety of career opportunities, including:
- Early Years Teacher
- Lead Practitioner
- Room Leader
- Deputy Nursery Manager
- Nursery Manager
- SEND or Inclusion Lead
- Early Years Curriculum Lead
- Further leadership and management qualifications
About PIPPINS PRESCHOOL LTD
At Pippins, we pride ourselves on having a highly skilled and dedicated team. Our Manager
and Deputy Manager both hold Foundation Degrees in Early Years Childcare and
Education. We also have four qualified staff members, a member of staff who is currently
completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship, and one staff member who is working towards their
Level 2 qualification.