Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship
OTHER•Rickmansworth
About this role
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - The Royal Masonic School for Girls
This Early Years Lead Practitioner role focuses on supporting 2–4-year-olds through nurturing relationships, creative play, and strong EYFS knowledge, within a high-quality setting that offers excellent outdoor spaces and ongoing professional development.
Apprenticeship Overview:
Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am, to 5:00pm, with a 1 hour break.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Duration: 24 months
Qualification: Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship standard qualification
Training: Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
Location: The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF
Website: https://rmsforgirls.com/
***MUST have L3 Early Years Educator qualification already***
Duties:
- Be relentlessly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, strictly adhering to the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies at all times.
- Act as a Key Person for a designated cohort of children, responsible for their individual care, development, and progress tracking.
- Collaborate effectively with the Early Years Leaders to plan and deliver a rich, stimulating, and enabling curriculum in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework (latest version).
- Lead the learning environment within your assigned classroom and outdoor area, ensuring it is purposeful, inclusive, and rich in spontaneous learning opportunities.
- Model and encourage high standards of personal hygiene, self-care, and independence (including supporting with toileting/nappy changing as required).
- Diligently monitor, assess, and evaluate children's learning journeys, using accurate observations to inform and plan for their next steps in development.
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents/carers of your Key Children, acting as the primary point of contact to provide regular, constructive feedback on progress.
- Actively participate in the rota for Early Club, Late Club, and Holiday Camps as required by the needs of the setting.
- Attend Open Days, staff meetings, and engage proactively in ongoing professional development and performance review.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations and maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct and personal presentation.
Skills:
- MUST have L3 Early Years Educator qualification already
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Company Benefits
- Amazing discounts: eligible for an NUS card, apprenticeship travel discounts, and special rates at places like Nando’s, ASOS, and Vue cinema.
- Regular pay rise after 12 months, prizes, and vouchers for Apprentice of the Month!
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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What you'll do
- The role involves supporting the development and progress of 2-4-year-olds through nurturing relationships and creative play. The practitioner will also collaborate with Early Years Leaders to deliver a stimulating curriculum and monitor children's learning journeys.
About LMP Group
The LMP Group strives to inspire ambition, learning and growth in people across the UK. With over 20 years of industry experience, we specialise in delivering solutions to schools, employers and individuals in order to grow and develop skills that help elevate the next generation.
LMP is committed to developing educational programmes and activities that encourage others to learn and grow as people. Creating a brighter future can start at any point with just one small goal, a little support and a lot of ambition.
LMP Education is a national apprenticeship training provider graded "Good" by Ofsted the 'Best Training Provider in the UK' at the Rate My Apprenticeship Awards 24/25.
LMP Education delivers apprenticeships, adult education and employability support programmes.
Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities for young people entering the workforce for the first time. We recruit and employ each and every apprentice on behalf of the “host” client, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both apprentice and client. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partner training providers. Inspire ATA is the 'Best Apprenticeship Employer in the UK' at the Rate My Apprenticeship awards 24/25.
LMP Action is a Community Interest Company and serves as vehicle to make a positive impact on society through working with young people in broadening their horizons and inspiring their ambitions. Programmes include Residential Summer Camps, Summer Transition Camps, Alternative Education and Enrichment Programmes.
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What does a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship do at LMP Group?
As a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at LMP Group, you will: the role involves supporting the development and progress of 2-4-year-olds through nurturing relationships and creative play. The practitioner will also collaborate with Early Years Leaders to deliver a stimulating curriculum and monitor children's learning journeys..
Is the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship position at LMP Group remote?
The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship position at LMP Group is based in Rickmansworth, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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