Organisation – Anchor Day Nursery
Apprenticeship Type – Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
Salary - £29,120 - £31,200 per annum
Hours – 40 Hours per week. Monday to Friday shift pattern between 7.30am-6.15pm. 8 hour days
Job Overview –
This Level 5 apprenticeship training programme will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of early years practitioners to be proactive and influential.
The learner will have exposure working in a senior role such as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader. Undertaking this apprenticeship will develop the practitioner’s ability to reflect and build on practice through on-going professional enquiry and action led research.
Key Duties –
What the role is
An Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP) apprentice is a more advanced childcare role (usually Level 5) where you:
-
Help lead practice in a nursery or early years setting
-
Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing (0–8 years)
-
Work alongside staff and sometimes guide less experienced practitioners
Daily tasks (example)
Your day might involve:
-
Running group activities (story time, outdoor play, crafts)
-
Monitoring children’s progress and updating records
-
Supporting routines (meals, hygiene, naps)
-
Leading part of the room or curriculum area
-
Communicating with parents at drop-off/pick-up
Key responsibilities –
Typical duties include:
-
Planning and leading learning activities (play-based learning)
-
Supporting children’s:
-
communication and language
-
physical development
-
social and emotional skills
-
Observing and assessing children’s progress
-
Creating a safe, inclusive environment
-
Working with parents, carers, and professionals
-
Supporting and mentoring other staff members
Compared to lower-level apprenticeships, EYLPs take more responsibility and leadership.
Training & qualification -
-
Usually a Level 5 apprenticeship takes around 21 months
-
Includes:
-
On-the-job experience
-
Coursework and assessments
-
You will gain knowledge in:
-
child development
-
safeguarding
-
leadership in early years settings
Benefits –
-
Attendance bonus, extra 6 days off per year
-
Long service awards- extra days holiday upto 5 years’ service
-
Discounted childcare
Future Prospects –
Progress to Deputy or managerial positions
Specific Requirements –
-
You need to have achieved the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma
