Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Chalfont St Peter Preschool · Chalfont St Peter · posted 17 September 2026
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Teaching and Learning
Plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate activities and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
Support children’s learning and development through purposeful play and adult-led activities.
Observe, assess, and monitor children’s progress, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, using the online learning platform Tapestry
Identify and support children’s individual learning needs, including children with additional needs or English as an additional language.
Promote children’s personal, social, emotional, and physical development.
Encourage positive behaviour through consistent and appropriate behaviour management strategies.
Safeguarding and Child Welfare
Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children within the setting.
Adhere to all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and confidentiality policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, secure, and stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors.
Report any safeguarding concerns, accidents, incidents, or hazards in accordance with setting procedures.
Ensure children are supervised appropriately at all times.
Partnership with Parents and Carers
Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
Share information regarding children’s development and wellbeing appropriately and confidentially.
Support effective communication between the preschool and families.
Your training
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Your training course
Early years educator
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Your training plan
You will be working to achieve the Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship, attending online sessions with your Tutor / Assessor for training. You will be given time each week to complete your course work.
All your lessons will be held online. You will have access to your sessions and other training materials via our e-portfolio. Laser Learning provides you 24/7 access to your work.
Where it leads
To be a qualified team member of the setting. Potential for further training to aid career.
About Chalfont St Peter Preschool
To provide high-quality early years education and care in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, supporting children’s learning, development, safety, and wellbeing within a nurturing and inclusive preschool environment.
Things to consider
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references prior to appointment. They must be prepared to complete relevant training and follow the Safeguarding Policy.
Please attach a copy of your CV with your application.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade Grade A-C/4-9) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C/4-9) — desired
Where you'll work
- Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QX
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