Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship – Children’s Corner Childcare

For more information regarding this apprenticeship please contact us.

Closing Date:

30 August, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year 10 Months

Apprenticeship Level:

Higher

Number of Positions:

Hours per week:

Wage Information:

Competitive

Employer's Website:

www.childrenscornerchildcare.co.uk

Address:

Children's Corner Childcare Farsley

Springbank School

Wesley Street

Farsley

LS11 5BQ

Description

Would you love the opportunity to work for an award-winning nursery group, to be immersed in the magic of children’s play? The position is full-time. You will earn as you learn, completing your level 5 early years lead practitioner apprenticeship at nursery with our in-house, face-to-face early years tutors, with no need for college.

Training Description:

All training will take place at your place of work
This will be delivered to you face-to-face, with your own dedicated tutor, whether one-to-one or in small groups with other students. Group sizes are a maximum of 6 students
Your coaching sessions happen once a month or more often if needed. The training is unique and tailored to your learning needs. We come to you!
Training schedule is unique to each student to meet their individual needs
Support is always here; this is something we pride ourselves on, and the consistency of the same tutor throughout your course

Full Description:

Create awe and inspiration for the children you care for through creating exciting activities and teaching them new skills
Gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout your apprenticeship to become a qualified practitioner
Support all their daily needs, from helping them at mealtimes, supporting their sleep needs and their well-being too
Teach them through a range of play types, both indoors and outdoors, as well as taking them on outings to enhance their cultural experiences

Outcome Description:

This can lead to a career as a head of room/senior practitioner, deputy or nursery manager as well as many other senior early years roles.

Description of Working Week:

40 hours across 5 days – Monday to Friday (34 hours in role in the nursery rooms and 6 hours study time/off the job hours, exact shifts to be confirmed).

Skills Required:

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Qualifications Required:

GCSE English 4 Essential
GCSE Maths 4 Essential
Level 3 early years educator Early Years Educator Pass Essential

Things To Consider:

Employer Description:

Children’s Corner is a family run business with our staff well-being at the heart of our success. We pride ourselves in helping staff excel in their childcare journey with us.