Level 5 apprentice practitioner

HATCHELL WOOD PRE-SCHOOL

Apprenticeship Level 5
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About the Role

<p>Join Hatchellwood Preschool as a Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner! Support children in a warm, caring wraparound/preschool setting in Doncaster. 30 hours a week, great team environment, and strong progression opportunities. Start your childcare career with real impact!<br><br></p>

  • Work in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Teacher Standards (Early Years), and all Hatchell Wood Preschool policies
  • Oversee the efficient running of the preschool nursery and deliver a high-quality service
  • Ensure a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment indoors and outdoors at all times
  • Act as a key person for a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and meeting each child’s individual needs.
  • Identify and report safeguarding concerns to the manager/deputy manager
  • Teach children, providing appropriate support and stimulation.
  • Attend staff meetings
  • Attend in-service training, courses and meetings as required.
  • Maintain full confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
  • Work in partnership with external statutory and voluntary agencies
  • Work with the committee to update and review self-evaluation and preschool improvement
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties aligned with the preschool’s aims and objectives
  • Support the efficient running of the preschool and wraparound service
  • Ensure the environment remains clean, safe, and stimulating at all times
  • Level 3 Childcare Qualification or above
  • Level 3 Safeguarding Certificate
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Grade 4 Maths and English
  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • At least 12 months working within a setting
  • Progression into higher-level early years roles
  • Opportunities for promotion within the setting
  • Stepping into roles that involve leadership, coaching, and operational responsibility (e.g., senior practitioner, room leader, deputy manager, manager)

About the Training

The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship develops strong leaders who guide day-to-day practice, support staff, and deliver high-quality, child-centred provision. Training blends online learning, coaching, projects and employer-led development, finishing with an assessment that showcases your skills for progression into senior early years roles.

About the Employer

Hatchell Wood Pre-School is a friendly, community-focused setting in Doncaster, offering a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 2–5. With a play-based approach, high-quality early years provision and strong family partnerships, it’s a wonderful place for children to learn and grow.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Training Provider

TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION LIMITED

Course/Training

Early years lead practitioner (level 5)

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