Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

Join our friendly childcare team and gain valuable hands-on experience working across Breakfast Club, Preschool and After School Club. You'll support children through play, learning and activities, both indoors and outdoors, while developing your childcare skills in a fun and supportive setting.

What you'll do

Working across Breakfast Club, Preschool and After School Club, you'll support children of different ages throughout their day. Duties will include welcoming children, supporting learning through play and activities, outdoor play, walks, crafts, sports and games. You'll also help with snacks, tidying and preparing the setting for the next day.

As an apprentice in our team, you will learn to:

• Provide a high standard of provision in line with the Early Years Foundation stage
• To develop a clear up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS and other planning and assessment systems
• Obtain a good knowledge of early learning goals and plan appropriate activities in line with the curriculum
• Work closely and effectively with other staff, inspiring their practice and offering support
• Organise and plan the indoor and outdoor environment in line with each topic
• Extend this role at after school club and set a good example alongside all staff
• Communicate effectively and professionally
• Challenge and reflect on own practice such as, feedback given by Managers or Ofsted etc.
• Use initiative and be confident to share knowledge and ideas with the team, as well as listening to their input and recognising different strengths on the team
• Share a clear vision with the Manager in regards to the ethos of our Preschool
• Remain fully focused on the children's best interests at all times
• Consider resources and help to ensure we have what we need for each topic in advance
• Extend strengths to OOS club and set a good example for other staff

Training

• L3 Apprenticeships Standard in Early Years Educator
• L3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
• L3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
• L2 Functional Skills English and maths (if required)

After the apprenticeship

• Childcare Practitioner, with option to progress to Level 5 Lead Practitioner if desired

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade C/4 or equivalent)
• Essential: Level 2, Childcare (or 6 months experience) (grade Pass/Achieved)

Things to consider

• If successful, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before starting work

Benefits

As well as being part of a warm, welcoming and friendly team, we also have onsite parking, company pension scheme and discount for own childcare

About the employer

School's Out operate a Breakfast, After-school club plus Pre School for children aged 2 to 11 years.

We provide a safe and stimulating environment where children are cared for between 7.30am–6pm.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday 10am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs 7.30am-6pm
• Start date: 23 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £15,600 a year