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Level 5 - Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Medua Bilingual Nursery · Welling · posted 14 August 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Starts
2 October 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • Providing care: Ensuring children are safe and well, and responding to their needs
  • Supporting learning: Facilitating play and learning opportunities, and developing children's speech, language, and communication
  • Leading practice: Participating in and leading daily routines, and promoting best practices for observation, assessment, and planning
  • Promoting diversity and equality: Ensuring all children are included and supported
  • Complying with safeguarding: Ensuring the setting complies with all safeguarding legislation, policies, and strategies
  • Reflecting and building on practice: Using professional enquiry and action research to contribute to the setting's pedagogical approach
  • Leading other practitioners: Supporting others in developing their own practice

**Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification required**

Your training

  • Online learning and coursework
  • Virtual classrooms and webinars
  • One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
  • Workplace observations and reviews
  • Dedicated training time within working hours
  • No college attendance required
  • Earn while you learn
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification

Where it leads

The Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 is the equivalent to a foundation degree. You could progress to a top-up degree and Early Years Teacher Status.

About Medua Bilingual Nursery

Medua Bilingual Nursery proudly adheres to the highest standards of education and caregiving. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing a supportive environment, where your child can thrive. Keep reading to learn more.

Things to consider

  • You must be a UK resident and have at least 3 years residency in the UK/EU
  • If you require a Visa, this must not expire before the apprenticeship end date (up to 24 months).
  • GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C (4) or above or able to achieve Level 2 English and maths whilst on programme.

This Apprentice position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in education while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Safeguarding Statement

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful. 

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCustomer care skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 2 FALCONWOOD PARADE, WELLING, DA16 2PL

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