Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lime Tree Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AEAY25 |
Summary
Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, and North Notts, providing care for children from birth to five years. We create a home-from-home environment, fostering curiosity and child-led learning using The Curiosity Approach. With fully qualified Early Years Practitioners, children explore and learn through play, using natural and open-ended resources instead of conventional toys to inspire creativity and problem-solving. We encourage children to think independently, nurture their enthusiasm for learning and prepare them for school and beyond.
The Role
As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive care and education to children aged 0-5 years. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised Early Years qualification.
We have positions available in various locations in Rotherham and North Notts.
Responsibilities
Work as part of a team to deliver an ambitious, flexible curriculum guided by children’s interests.
Complete apprenticeship scheme requirements within designated timescales.
Engage with the student mentor for on-the-job learning and development.
Implement various teaching approaches to support individual learning needs.
Maintain a safe, enabling environment that fosters exploration and development.
Observe and assess children’s progress accurately and contribute to learning diaries.
Build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
Support in planning and delivering engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
Always ensure children’s safety and well-being, including on outings and trips.
Represent the nursery professionally, adhering to all policies and procedures.
Requirements
GCSE Pass in English and Maths
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to build effective relationships with parents and colleagues
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Committed to learning and being self-reflective from past experiences
Benefits
Qualification related pay*
Discounted childcare
Trainee manager programme
Free CPD opportunity
Staff functions
Paid birthday leave
Attendance and staff recruitment bonus
Flexible working hours
If you are passionate about early childhood development and eager to embark on a rewarding career in childcare, we’d love to hear from you!
As part of the recruitment process, we will be hosting a special 2-hour session on 5th August, starting at 9:30am, just for our standout candidates. It’s your chance to dive deeper into what the apprenticeship journey looks like, ask questions, and meet the faces behind the opportunity.
*Pay is age related
The Role
As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive care and education to children aged 0-5 years. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised Early Years qualification.
We have positions available in various locations in Rotherham and North Notts.
Responsibilities
Work as part of a team to deliver an ambitious, flexible curriculum guided by children’s interests.
Complete apprenticeship scheme requirements within designated timescales.
Engage with the student mentor for on-the-job learning and development.
Implement various teaching approaches to support individual learning needs.
Maintain a safe, enabling environment that fosters exploration and development.
Observe and assess children’s progress accurately and contribute to learning diaries.
Build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
Support in planning and delivering engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
Always ensure children’s safety and well-being, including on outings and trips.
Represent the nursery professionally, adhering to all policies and procedures.
Requirements
GCSE Pass in English and Maths
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to build effective relationships with parents and colleagues
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Committed to learning and being self-reflective from past experiences
Benefits
Qualification related pay*
Discounted childcare
Trainee manager programme
Free CPD opportunity
Staff functions
Paid birthday leave
Attendance and staff recruitment bonus
Flexible working hours
If you are passionate about early childhood development and eager to embark on a rewarding career in childcare, we’d love to hear from you!
As part of the recruitment process, we will be hosting a special 2-hour session on 5th August, starting at 9:30am, just for our standout candidates. It’s your chance to dive deeper into what the apprenticeship journey looks like, ask questions, and meet the faces behind the opportunity.
*Pay is age related