Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
YARRELLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LTD, Turlin Moor, Poole
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
£16,640 a year
YARRELLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LTD, Turlin Moor, Poole
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 3 weeks ago, 14 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 19-08-2026 (In 13 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Turlin Moor, Poole
Full Job Description
Introduction
At Yarrells Nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, supportive and inspiring environment for both children and staff. This is your opportunity to begin a rewarding career in Early Years while making a difference every single day.
About the Employer
Yarrells Nursery is based in our Greenwood building with children aged 6 months to 4 years. We are based in a woodland area with access to a secure decking area and a woodland garden. We are based within the grounds of Yarrells Prep School and have access to their areas such as the swimming pool, forest school, sports hall etc... Yarrells is a family run business and many links are made across the nursery and school.What You'll Do
- As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners across our baby, toddler and preschool rooms, learning hands-on while studying
- You will play an important role in creating a nurturing, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive
- Supporting the care and development of babies and young children
- Creating a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment
- Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities and play
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Ensuring children’s individual needs and development are met
- Learning about the Early Years Foundation Stage and applying best practice
- Supporting the day to day needs and tasks with the running of the nursery Picking up children
- Playing on the floor with children
- Setting up resources for the garden and decking area
- Crouching down to support children going to sleep
Training Outcome
- Progression to a higher apprenticeship or Progression to Full Time employment
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- IT Skills
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Problem Solving
- Team Working
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4 or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 or above
Course Information
Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday (shift pattern) with a day release to college
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE