Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship – Hodge Clough Primary School

We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team who is also passionate about early years. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will focus on high quality affordable childcare from 9 months - 5 years of age.

Key Details

Salary: £8 per hour

Working hours: Monday – Friday 08:15am – 15:15pm. 32.5 hours per week.

Location: Wilkes Street, Oldham, OL1 4JW

Apprenticeship Details – 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider:  LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

The Nursery Apprentice supports the early years team in providing high-quality care, learning, and support for children in the school nursery. Working under supervision, the apprentice develops practical skills and knowledge while contributing to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. This role combines hands-on experience with training towards an Early Years qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners with delivering play-based learning activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).


• Support children during indoor and outdoor play, encouraging learning through exploration and creativity.


• Help with daily routines including welcoming children, snack/mealtime support, toileting, and personal care.


• Set up and tidy away resources, ensuring the nursery environment remains safe, clean, and well-organised.


• Build positive, warm relationships with children to support their emotional and social development.


• Observe children’s learning and behaviour, contributing to notes or assessments as directed.


• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies at all times.


• Work collaboratively with teachers, early years practitioners, and support staff.


• Participate fully in training, mentoring sessions, and qualification requirements.
  
  

Desired skills & Personal qualities:

• Enthusiastic about making a difference


• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills


• Reliable, committed, and punctual


• Have a passion for supporting children with their learning and development

Desired qualifications:

• DBS must be completed

About the Employer

Hodge Clough is a school on a journey, and together we are building something special: a school that sets high standards and a place where every pupil is known, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

We value high-quality learning, personal progress, and wellbeing equally, and our aim is to help every pupil flourish—developing the knowledge, character, and social skills they need to grow in confidence, resilience, and self-belief. We understand that children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and joyful in their learning. We are committed to building a school filled with warmth, kindness, and togetherness, where every voice is heard and every success is celebrated.

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