36 jobs found in Leeds

Want to start your career in a setting that actually cares about how children learn? At Patter Place, we’re not your average nursery. We’re a new, boutique childcare setting launching this September in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, and we’re looking for a motivated, warm-hearted Apprentice to join our founding team. The Patter Place Vision We aren’t a large "nursery factory." We’re a small, intimate setting inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. We believe in natural, child-led play, and our space at the beautiful Stryx JQ is designed to be a calm, creative, and inspiring place for children and for you! Why become an apprentice with us? One-on-One Mentorship: You won't just be a "helper." You will work closely with our lead practitioners, getting hands-on training and real experience that goes beyond the classroom. A "Quality over Quantity" Environment: Because we only have a small number of children, you’ll actually...

Early Years Apprentice 📍 Acorn Nursery, Stanwick 🎓 Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity Full time - 36 hours per week Are you looking to start your career in early years and gain a recognised qualification while working? We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Acorn @ Stanwick.  This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn , working towards your Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and nurturing environment. Acorn Early Years is a well-established not-for-profit childcare provider with over 35 years’ experience , delivering high-quality early years education across Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford. Our nurseries are built on strong values, including nature-based learning, child-centred practice, and professional development , and we are proud to have been recognised as a ‘Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025’ by Day Nurseries....

Early Years Apprentice 📍 Acorn Nursery, Brafield 🎓 Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity Full time - 36 hours per week Are you looking to start your career in early years and gain a recognised qualification while working? We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Acorn @ Brafield. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn , working towards your Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and nurturing environment. Acorn Early Years is a well-established not-for-profit childcare provider with over 35 years’ experience , delivering high-quality early years education across Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford. Our nurseries are built on strong values, including nature-based learning, child-centred practice, and professional development , and we are proud to have been recognised as a ‘Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025’ by Day Nurseries....

Join the Marden Pre-school Team Early Years Educator Vacancy " exciting times ahead" Are you kind, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young children learn, grow and shine? We are excited to welcome a caring and reliable Early Years Practitioner to our friendly team at Marden Pre-school. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, community-focused setting where every child is valued and staff are supported to develop, share ideas and make a genuine difference. About the role You will help to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children can explore, build confidence and develop through purposeful play. You will work closely with colleagues and families, follow the EYFS statutory framework and contribute positively to the daily life of the pre-school. We would love to hear from you if you: Are warm, patient, dependable and enthusiastic Enjoy supporting children’s individual interests, learning and development...

Join the Marden Pre-school Team Early Years Educator Vacancy Are you kind, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young children learn, grow and shine? We are excited to welcome a caring and reliable Early Years Practitioner to our friendly team at Marden Pre-school. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, community-focused setting where every child is valued and staff are supported to develop, share ideas and make a genuine difference. About the role You will help to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children can explore, build confidence and develop through purposeful play. You will work closely with colleagues and families, follow the EYFS statutory framework and contribute positively to the daily life of the pre-school. We would love to hear from you if you: Are warm, patient, dependable and enthusiastic Enjoy supporting children’s individual interests, learning and development Understand...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club, Hereford Requirements ; A Level 2 Childcare qualification would be desirable  Previous experience in a nursery setting or in a similar role with similar responsibilities You must be able to gain a clear DBS GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent ( preferred but not always essential). We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will play a key role in supporting children’s development, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment, and working as part...

                                                                                                               🌟 Join Our Team at Marden Pre-school 🌟 Baby Room Practitioner – Permanent Position Would you love to help babies and very young children feel safe, cherished and confident as they begin to discover the world around them? Marden Pre-school is looking for a warm, attentive and dependable Baby Room Practitioner to join our friendly team as who are moving into our new purpose built building.This is a wonderful opportunity to provide nurturing, responsive care during the most important early stages of development, with the possibility of a permanent position for the right person. 🌱 The Opportunity At Marden Pre-school, every baby matters and every interaction is an opportunity to build security, communication, curiosity and trust. Our Baby Room provides a calm, inclusive and nurturing environment where babies can form close attachments, explore...

Join Our Team at Marden Pre-school Early Years Practitioner – Maternity Cover with the Possibility of a Permanent Position Would you love to help young children feel safe, cherished and excited to discover the world around them? Marden Pre-school is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and dependable Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team as maternity cover. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a lasting difference, with the possibility of a permanent position for the right person. The Opportunity At Marden Pre-school, every child matters and every day brings a new opportunity to inspire curiosity, confidence and joy. We offer a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children can explore, learn through play and feel proud of who they are—giving them the very best possible start in life. You will be welcomed into a supportive team that values kindness, creativity, professional growth and meaningful partnerships with families....

We’re Expanding – Early Years Educator Join our friendly team at Marden Pre-school Location: Marden Pre-school, Herefordshire Hours: To be agreed – please contact us to discuss available working patterns Contract: To be confirmed Salary: Competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience Start date: To be agreed About the opportunity Due to the expansion of our provision, we are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Early Years Educator to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life through high-quality care, purposeful play and positive relationships. About the role Provide a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children. Plan and support engaging learning experiences indoors and outdoors. Observe, assess and support children’s individual learning and development. Act as a key person,...

🌟  We Are Looking for a One-to-One Support Worker for Children 🌟 Full-time | Part-time | Flexible opportunities available Are you passionate about making a real difference through one-to-one support for children? We’re looking for a caring, patient, and dedicated one-to-one support worker to provide individual support for children and help them feel safe, confident, and able to thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact every day. Due to our continued expansion, we also have other preschool roles available for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who would like to join our growing team. 💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us We are committed to supporting every child as an individual and creating a nurturing environment where they can succeed. ✔ Meaningful and rewarding work supporting children individually ✔ Flexible working patterns ✔ A welcoming and supportive team ✔ Opportunities for training and...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Spring Gate Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Spring Gate Nursery School, Ross-on-Wye. Spring Gate Nursery School is a warm, welcoming early years setting where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. We believe every child is unique, and our nurturing team is dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating environment where curiosity is celebrated and confidence is built every day. At Spring Gate, we follow the EYFS framework through play-based learning that inspires imagination, independence, and a love of learning. Our caring practitioners work closely with families to support each child’s individual journey, ensuring they feel valued, secure, and ready for their next steps in education. With a strong focus on wellbeing, safeguarding, and...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We...

Early Years Senior Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Hopcroft Childcare Shoots Training are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 5 Childcare qualification with Hopcroft Childcare at their Meadows Road setting. Peapods Henley has the same homely feel as our nursery school in Peppard, offering spacious surroundings using natural materials, to give the same welcoming, friendly atmosphere, that our Peppard families have become so fond of. Peapods Henley follows the same childcare and education ethos that we promote, in our nursery school in Peppard, in order to maintain the excellent reputation, we have in local primary schools that, "Peapods children are always independent, and have great social skills".  Although we do not have our own private field like the one in Peppard, we do have 2 large enclosed outdoor balconies, giving the children constant access to fresh air play. We also plan to make...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Baby Room Leader -  Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Baby Room Leader at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common . We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers ( 3 months – 5yrs ). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We Have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and...

Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship We Are Recruiting: Do you aspire to be a dedicated and passionate early years educator?  Join our well-established team in Northolt  and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.    Position: Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship Hours: 40 hours per week, All Year Round Contract: 18-month apprenticeship contract with potentially a permanent contract once qualified.      Unqualified Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3: £17,680 Salary Increase after 12 months: National Minimum Wage until qualification is achieved at which point your will move on to our pay scales for qualification level   Qualified Level 2 Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3 : £27,040 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm Why Choose Our Apprenticeship Programme? As an Apprentice Early Years...

We are looking for a dedicated and caring individual who is passionate about working with children and is looking to further their early years career. This vibrant nursery in Muswell Hill has an amazing opportunity to complete a Level 3 Early Years apprenticeship while working full time. This is a great chance for any Early Years Assistants wishing to further their career, or if you're looking to get into working in nurseries and need a place to start! You will be learning while working, gaining invaluable experience and knowledge, whilst also gaining your L3 qualification! The successful Early Years Apprentice will be working mostly in either the toddler or baby room, and this is a full time role to work 4 days a week, 7:45am-6pm. Salary is up to £25,480 per annum. Benefits of working here include: A wonderful, highly qualified team and very supportive management A small independent and newly refurbished nursery Small class sizes to allow child focus Auto-enrolment...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship  – Pangbourne Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Pangbourne Day Nursery, Reading . Requirements;       A Level 2 Childcare qualification is essential        You must be able to gain a clear DBS       Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them Pangbourne Day Nursery has been f amily-owned since 1994, Pangbourne Day Nursery brings over 30 years of experience in early years education. Serving families across Reading, Pangbourne, and the surrounding areas, we are Ofsted Registered and proud members of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA). Our dedicated team creates a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where children can grow in confidence, creativity, and independence. With strong links to parents and carers, we...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship  – Little Acorns Montessori Ascot Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Acorns Montessori Ascot, Windsor. Requirements; •       You must be able to gain a clear DBS •       Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  Little Acorns Montessori is a family-run group with three individual, thriving settings across Ascot, Bracknell and Crowthrone. Our well-established Ascot, Winkfield setting opened in 1994 and it has a strong local reputation and a beautiful rural setting. All our settings have a warm, welcoming, inclusive and high-quality learning environment where children can thrive. We nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence while fostering a love for lifelong learning. Our Montessori inspired curriculum blends child-led activity, explicit teaching/direction, and...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship  – Mini Munchkins Montessori Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Mini Munchkins Montessori . Requirements; You must be able to gain a clear DBS Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  At Mini Munchkins Montessori we care for children aged 0 - 5 years and open all year round.  There are  2 buses within the area. We are located a 10 minute walk to train station and a 2 minute drive from the main junction. We are Ofsted rated GOOD! Your duties and responsibilities will include; Support the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities to encourage learning and development.  Supervise children during play, meal, and rest times, always ensuring their well-being.  Work alongside staff to support children’s social, emotional, and physical...