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Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Yarrells Preparatory School LTD · Poole · posted 13 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

Your training

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0888-v1-0 BPC Grow for Apprentices programme

Where it leads

  • Progression to a higher apprenticeship or Progression to Full Time employment

About Yarrells Preparatory School LTD

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.

Things to consider

  • DBS checks will be a requirement in the position
  • Candidates will also have to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview and information session as part of the on boarding process

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCommunication SkillsCreativeInitiativeIT SkillsNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatiencePhysical fitnessProblem SolvingTeam Working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • The Greenwood Nursery, Yarrells Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5EU

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