Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner in Kirk Sandall

Overview

Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner. Hatchell Wood Pre-School – Doncaster (DN4 6SL).

Closes: 27 Dec 2025 | Posted: 9 Dec 2025.

Summary: Join Hatchell Wood Preschool as a Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner! Support children in a warm, caring wraparound/preschool setting in Doncaster. Work 30 hours per week in a collaborative environment, gain hands-on experience, and enjoy strong progression opportunities in early years leadership.

Annual wage: £11,778 – £19,047.60 (may increase after probation).

Training course: Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5, equivalent to Higher National Diploma).

Hours: 30 hours/week (shifts between 7:15 am – 5:45 pm).

Start date: 5 Jan 2026 | Duration: 24 months | Positions available: 1.

Responsibilities

• Follow EYFS, Teacher Standards (Early Years), and preschool policies.
• Oversee day-to-day preschool operations and deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating environment indoors & outdoors.
• Act as a key person for a small group of children and liaise with parents/carers.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns.
• Support and teach children with appropriate stimulation.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and in-service courses.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Work with external agencies and the committee on self-evaluation and improvement.
• Undertake reasonable duties aligned with the preschool’s aims.
• Support the wraparound service and ensure a clean, safe, stimulating environment.

Location

Hatchell Wood Primary School, Plumpton Park Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 6SL.

Training

Training is provided by Total Training Provision Limited, with at least 20% of working hours spent on off-the-job learning, including:

• E-learning, projects, and employer-led development.
• One-to-one coaching and masterclasses.
• Portfolio building and final assessment.
• Functional skills in English & Maths if needed.

The programme develops confident leaders ready for senior early years roles.

Requirements

This apprenticeship is only open to candidates who meet the essential requirements below:

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification or above.
• Level 3 Safeguarding Certificate.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths & English.
• Passing a DBS check.
• At least 12 months working within a setting.

Other essential skills & attributes: Communication, IT, attention to detail, organisation, teamwork, creativity, initiative, patience, non-judgemental approach.

Additional essential qualification:

• A Level Early Years Educator (Grade 3).

About the company

Hatchell Wood Pre-School is a community-focused setting in Doncaster, offering a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children aged 2–5. With a play-based approach, high-quality early years provision, and strong family partnerships, it’s a wonderful place for children to learn and grow.

Visit Hatchell Wood (no link provided).

After this apprenticeship

• Progression into higher-level early years roles.
• Promotion within the setting.
• Leadership, coaching, and operational responsibility roles such as senior practitioner, room leader, deputy manager, or manager.