Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship in Telford at Smiley Faces Day Nursery

SalaryCompetitive
Work typeIn person
LocationTelford
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes26 Nov 2026
LevelHigher
Starts30 Nov 2026
Hours40 a week
Duration2 Years
Positions2

Job description

Summary

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive nursery school based in Telford.

What you will do at work

  • To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
  • To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
  • To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
  • To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
  • To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
  • To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
  • To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
  • To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
  • Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
  • To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
  • To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
  • To attend regular team meetings
  • To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
  • To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements

Training

Training will be provided in the workplace through WMC Training. The successful applicant will receive tailored 1-2-1 learning in person as well as a mixture of online training resources.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • Early Years Educator – Level 3 Early Years Educator – Level 3 (Pass) – desired

About this employer

We are an inspirational day nursery dedicated to provide a stimulating and purposeful experience that allows children to flourish.

 

After this apprenticeship

This employer is a keen investor in their staff. They recruit with the intention of upskilling their team to future proof business operations and aspire to have home-grown leaders established internally.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Employer

Smiley Faces Day Nursery

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
WMC Training
Training course
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Working pattern
Monday to Friday - 40 hr week with varied shift patterns between 8am and 6pm.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

SCHOOL HOUSE
SCHOOL LANE
Telford, West Midlands
TF1 5DH
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