Apprentice Early Years Practitioner- Omnipresence Nursery School
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiro Learning |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
Programme duration 12 Months and 3 Months End of Point Assessment
Programme name Level 2 - Early Years Practitioner
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Omnipresence Nursery School.
They are looking for Apprentice Nursery Practitioners to join their ‘Good’ setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development.
Duties will include with training provided:
Support children's welfare and safety are your primary concern. Maintain high standards throughout the pre-school, implementing all policies and procedures at all times.
Support good practices are implemented regarding health and safety and hygiene. To be aware of the Child Protection policy and know what to do if a suspicion arises.
Support and encourage child development through effective, age appropriate activities and play
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy environment.
Be aware of the fire precautions and procedures and know your specific role in case of an emergency.
Have a clear understanding of all dietary requirements and allergies.
Display children's work, ensuring displays are labelled, neat and changed on a regular basis.
Attend regular staff meetings to ensure we maintain a professional, caring and consistent service.
Attend any training deemed necessary to develop your career and improve performance. To work as part of a team but also use own initiative.
Be willing to undertake Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator. You will not be expected to take full key worker responsibility until induction training and support has been provided by the manager.
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over.
Not already be in full-time education.
As an Apprentice you will be completing a Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years Apprenticeship Standard with Inspiro Learning.
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job.
Get paid and receive holiday leave.
Get hands-on experience in a real job.
Study for at least 20% of your working hours.
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship.
Be on a career path with lots of future potential.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Future Prospects
After successful completion of the Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, further training opportunities may be available. After qualifying, a full-time position may not be available with this company. However, the qualification will allow you to seek alternative employment as a qualified practitioner within a Early Years establishment.
Skills required
Ability to care for others, good communication skills to build relationships with children, parents, carers, team members, ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
Qualifications required
Formal qualifications are not necessary for Level 2 - Maths, English and ICT Functional Skills form part of the Level 2 Apprenticeship. Maths and English GCSE and/or Functional Skills grades A-C / pass are required before completion of the Level 3 .
Personal qualities
Caring, compassionate, friendly, reliable, commited, enthusiastic, willing to learn, hard-working, self-motivated, polite, adaptable, responsible, sensitive, confident, punctual, creative, team-worker, flexible and ablility to use initiative.
Things to consider
Expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to shift starting.
Please note you could be asked to interview earlier than date advertised, as the dates are a general guide, once we have found the right applicant, we will close the position. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
As an Apprentice you will complete an Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Educator Standard.
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices’ chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in maths and English
Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro Learning regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment
The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.
Application instructions
Once applied your details will go through an initial screening process to ascertain suitability. If suitable you will be called by an Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor to discuss the vacancy further and to check your eligibility for an apprenticeship. Following on from that, your application will be discussed with the hiring manager with a view to arranging an interview .
Programme name Level 2 - Early Years Practitioner
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Omnipresence Nursery School.
They are looking for Apprentice Nursery Practitioners to join their ‘Good’ setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development.
Duties will include with training provided:
Support children's welfare and safety are your primary concern. Maintain high standards throughout the pre-school, implementing all policies and procedures at all times.
Support good practices are implemented regarding health and safety and hygiene. To be aware of the Child Protection policy and know what to do if a suspicion arises.
Support and encourage child development through effective, age appropriate activities and play
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy environment.
Be aware of the fire precautions and procedures and know your specific role in case of an emergency.
Have a clear understanding of all dietary requirements and allergies.
Display children's work, ensuring displays are labelled, neat and changed on a regular basis.
Attend regular staff meetings to ensure we maintain a professional, caring and consistent service.
Attend any training deemed necessary to develop your career and improve performance. To work as part of a team but also use own initiative.
Be willing to undertake Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator. You will not be expected to take full key worker responsibility until induction training and support has been provided by the manager.
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over.
Not already be in full-time education.
As an Apprentice you will be completing a Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years Apprenticeship Standard with Inspiro Learning.
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job.
Get paid and receive holiday leave.
Get hands-on experience in a real job.
Study for at least 20% of your working hours.
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship.
Be on a career path with lots of future potential.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Future Prospects
After successful completion of the Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, further training opportunities may be available. After qualifying, a full-time position may not be available with this company. However, the qualification will allow you to seek alternative employment as a qualified practitioner within a Early Years establishment.
Skills required
Ability to care for others, good communication skills to build relationships with children, parents, carers, team members, ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
Qualifications required
Formal qualifications are not necessary for Level 2 - Maths, English and ICT Functional Skills form part of the Level 2 Apprenticeship. Maths and English GCSE and/or Functional Skills grades A-C / pass are required before completion of the Level 3 .
Personal qualities
Caring, compassionate, friendly, reliable, commited, enthusiastic, willing to learn, hard-working, self-motivated, polite, adaptable, responsible, sensitive, confident, punctual, creative, team-worker, flexible and ablility to use initiative.
Things to consider
Expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to shift starting.
Please note you could be asked to interview earlier than date advertised, as the dates are a general guide, once we have found the right applicant, we will close the position. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
As an Apprentice you will complete an Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Educator Standard.
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices’ chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in maths and English
Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro Learning regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment
The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.
Application instructions
Once applied your details will go through an initial screening process to ascertain suitability. If suitable you will be called by an Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor to discuss the vacancy further and to check your eligibility for an apprenticeship. Following on from that, your application will be discussed with the hiring manager with a view to arranging an interview .