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Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Little Petals Day Nursery · Reading · posted 11 June 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Starts
10 October 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • Lead and model high-quality early years practice across the nursery
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
  • Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through child-centred approaches
  • Observe, assess, and track children's progress, ensuring accurate records are maintained
  • Identify and support children with additional needs, working with families and external professionals where required
  • Act as a safeguarding lead or support safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and welfare
  • Mentor, coach, and supervise early years practitioners and apprentices
  • Lead staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities
  • Monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the setting and implement improvements
  • Build positive partnerships with parents and carers, sharing information about children's development
  • Promote inclusive practice and ensure equal opportunities for all children
  • Manage resources, learning environments, and activities to support effective learning
  • Ensure compliance with nursery policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards
  • Contribute to nursery self-evaluation, action planning, and preparation for inspections by organizations such as Ofsted
  • Lead initiatives that enhance children's outcomes, staff performance, and overall nursery quality

Your training

  • You will take part in an online lesson once a month provided by Chiltern Training
  • An assessor will visit your workplace every 10 weeks to carry out observations, and you will be required to upload your work as part of the assessment process

Where it leads

  • Completing a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification opens up several career progression routes in the early years sector
  • It’s designed for people already working in nurseries or childcare settings who want to move into leadership and management roles

About Little Petals Day Nursery

We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers. We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm.

Things to consider

  • You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • Level 3 Early Years Early Years (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 23C WOOD LANE, SONNING COMMON, READING, RG4 9SJ

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