At a Glance
- Tasks: Train as an Early Years Practitioner while gaining hands-on experience in childcare.
- Company: Join a supportive community passionate about child development at Partou.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with competitive pay, career progression, and 60% childcare discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday and access to 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent; experience with young children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12560 - 19125 £ per year.
At Partou, we’re more than just a team—we’re a close-knit community driven by a passion for childcare and a strong commitment to each child’s individual development. Our apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, allowing you to earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment.
Alongside observing experienced practitioners, apprentices take on meaningful responsibilities such as:
- Planning and maintaining children’s records
- Developing an understanding of safeguarding policies
- Sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the children
You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
We offer a competitive hourly wage starting from £12.26 (depending on age and experience), along with a wide range of exciting benefits including:
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Access to accredited training
- A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
- 60% childcare discounts across our settings in England
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- High street discounts
- A buddy bonus scheme
- A paid day off on your birthday
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support through a professional counselling helpline
Working Week: From 30 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
Qualifications Required:
- GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
- Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five - desirable.
Personal Qualities:
- Articulate and friendly
- Patient and punctual
Skills Required:
- Passionate about educating and supporting young children
- Able to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme
- Good at working in a team
Training to be Provided: Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects: Level 2 Pathway apprentices at Partou usually become qualified Nursery Assistants within 12 months of starting. After this, many move onto the Level 3 Pathway.
Apprenticeship Duration: 12 Months
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