Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeships - St Phillips, Bristol

The Role

We are recruiting an Early Years Level 5 Apprentice to join our team at Little Adventures Nursery in St Phillips. This apprenticeship is ideal for an experienced level 3 practitioner, who is committed to developing professionally within early years education and wishes to gain a Level 5 qualification while working with children aged 0–5 years.

Working alongside experienced practitioners and mentors, the apprentice will support the planning and delivery of high-quality, inclusive play-based learning that promotes children’s development, wellbeing and readiness for school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of observation-led learning activities.

• Promoting children’s personal, social, emotional and communication development through nurturing interactions.

• Contributing to assessment and record-keeping in line with nursery policies and the apprenticeship requirements.

• Maintaining a safe, hygienic and stimulating learning environment.

• Working with families to share progress and support continuity of care and learning.

• Participating in team meetings, supervision and professional development activities.

• Complying with safeguarding, health & safety and confidentiality procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in early years education and a desire to achieve a Level 5 qualification.

• Already hold a level 3 Qualification in Early Years.

• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.

• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

• Commitment to inclusive practice and children’s welfare and safeguarding.

• Basic literacy and numeracy; willingness to complete any required functional skills or portfolio work.

• Previous experience or volunteering in a childcare setting is desirable but not essential.

Hours

40 hours per week
Monday–Friday (actual daily hours to be agreed)

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive and welcoming team who value development and wellbeing.

• Structured apprenticeship with workplace mentoring and dedicated training time.

• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification and progress within the organisation.

• Working in a setting committed to high standards of practice and inclusive childcare.