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Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse  (73) Room Leader/Team Leader  (46) Apprentice  (32) Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant  (7) Nursery Manager  (2) Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager  (2)
Shoots
10 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£12.55 hourly
Shoots Brighton and Hove, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Happy Valley Pre School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Happy Valley Pre School, Brighton. Happy Valley Pre School stands for educational specialists, wholehearted commitment and comprehensive childcare. Increasing demands are being made on childcare facilities, since all parents want the very best for their children, right from their very first learning experiences. In addition, there is now a marked trend towards intellectual education for children, but still children also need to play, move, get enough exercise and discover their own bodies. Our nursery school achieves both objectives by offering space for moving around, plenty of opportunity for play, a small library and various facilities for creative activity. Our aim is to support each child through his or her...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
10 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£29,000 - £31,000 yearly
Shoots Chichester, UK
Level 5 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - The Little Blue Door Chichester  Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a passionate, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join The Little Blue Door Nursery as a Level 5 Childcare Apprentice at their Chichester setting as a Room Leader.  Little Blue Door is a vibrant, forward-thinking and imaginative growing business with nursery schools in Chichester and Westhampnett. Now is a great time to come and join and start / continue your childcare career with us and be part of our dynamic team! We provide nurturing and high-quality childcare across both nurseries from 3 months to 5 years across 4 x separate rooms, each tailored to the age of the children. Our ethos of 'developing little minds' is at the heart of everything we do - from our high-quality facilities and outdoor garden that everyone can enjoy, home cooked food, varied activities (including weekly Forest School, active week’s and regular exciting day...
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Shoots Sales
Room Leader/Team Leader Apprentice
Acorn Early Years Foundation
05 Dec, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, UK
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Emberton Nursery.  We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children. This is a full time position 40 hours per week Between the hours of 07:15-18:30 Monday - Friday.    The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are...
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Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Shoots
05 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£12.98 hourly
Shoots Southampton, UK
Level 5   Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship  – Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath, Southampton . Pixies Tree Day nursery is a private run day nursery.  Our Nursery is in Locks Heath, Hampshire near Southampton, in an old Edwardian house with the most welcoming of character. We are extremely mindful of safety and therefore have the highest level of security and fire alarms available today, including emergency lighting. Our outside areas have high fencing to keep everyone safe and secure whilst enjoying the freedom of the great outdoors. We have 2 baby rooms (1 unit) 2-3 room and another building (adjoining) with a sessional pre-school. We care for children from 3 months until school age. We also have a breakfast and after school club until 8 years....
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
01 Dec, 2025
Part time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
Shoots Redruth, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Tiny Toes Childcare Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Tiny Toes Childcare. At Tiny Toes Childcare we care for Babys only upto 3 years, we are a team of 5 very closeknit. Very small but unique setting. We are extremely passionate about providing a caring nurturing environment for the younger generation. Some of the activities we provide are messy play and baking. Your duties and responsibilities will include; Do you love glitter, even when it’s in your shoes? Muddy puddles & Tiny high 5’s? Then you might be the perfect fit for our Tiny Nursery Family! Do you give the best cuddles? We dare say, better than a teddy bear Can you help our little legends grow, play, learn & laugh? (Level 3 Early years practitioner, part time/full...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
01 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.00 - £14.00 hourly
Shoots Edenbridge TN8, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Tiny Oaks Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Tiny Oaks Day Nursery,  Edenbridge. Here at Tiny Oaks our rooms have been designed and structured to offer a safe and secure environment for your little one to develop and learn through play.The nursery provides facilities for children aged from 3 months through to pre-school age and is registered as GOOD with Ofsted. We have dedicated rooms for our various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All of our facilities are designed to be accessible to every child Our fees are inclusive of freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks and drinks. Daily menus are carefully selected by a professional nutritionist to meet energy requirements of...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
01 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
Shoots Edenbridge TN8, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (Eary Years Manager)  – Tiny Oaks Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (Early Years Manager Role) at Tiny Oaks Day Nursery,  Edenbridge. Here at Tiny Oaks our rooms have been designed and structured to offer a safe and secure environment for your little one to develop and learn through play.The nursery provides facilities for children aged from 3 months through to pre-school age and is registered as GOOD with Ofsted. We have dedicated rooms for our various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All of our facilities are designed to be accessible to every child Our fees are inclusive of freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks and drinks. Daily menus are carefully selected by a professional...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
01 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.00 - £13.50 hourly
Shoots Portsmouth, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Apple Tree Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Apple Tree Day Nursery, Portsmouth. Apple Tree Day Nursery is a family run business. We opened our doors back in 2006! We are passionate about providing children a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to play and learn in. As a boutique nursery school your children will have the same key worker throughout the academic year until it is time for them to graduate up to the next, which is great for their development. Plus they will see the same faces every day, which is crucial for their learning within these first few years. Staff are qualified, DBS checked, first aid trained, with up-to-date safeguarding and food hygiene training. If your little ones are happy and confident on arrival that’s fantastic! If there are...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Acorn Early Years Foundation
26 Nov, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Wolverton Mill Nursery. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. This is a full time position 40 hours per week.   The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early...
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Acorn at Wolverton Mill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Nov, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our nursery in Westcroft. This is a full time position 40 hours per week. Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very...
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Acorn at Westcroft
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Shoots
20 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.00 - £14.00 hourly
Shoots Woking, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Maybury Montessori Nursery, Deputy Under 2’s Room Lead  Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Maybury Montessori Nursery, Woking. As a small, family-run nursery, we’re proud to maintain close, caring relationships with all our children and families. We tailor our approach to every child, celebrating their individuality and encouraging curiosity, imagination, and joy in learning. Our ultimate goal is to prepare children not just for school, but for life. Transitions between age groups happen gently and based on each child’s readiness. We want every child and every parent to feel safe, valued, and supported from their very first day with us. Welcoming children from 6 months to 5 years old. Your duties and responsibilities will include; Working closely with the over...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
14 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
Shoots Bournemouth, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Muddy Boots ( Room Leader – Baby Room) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – at Muddy Boots, Kinson. Muddy Boots Kinson is located within the grounds at Kinson Academy in Bournemouth. They are open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm all year round, catering for babies, two-, three- and four-year-olds. The nursery building is separate from the school and runs independently, following the same vision that the other Muddy Boots follow. We have high aspirations for all children, and they will leave us having built strong attachments, having good language and communication skills, eating a well-balanced nutritious diet, having a love for play, and a strong connection to nature.  Ofsted said “the curriculum is broad and ambitious for all children. Staff organise activities and experiences to meet...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£14.04 hourly
Shoots London Borough of Hounslow, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Room Leader at  Lullabies Day Nursery   Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Lullabies Day Nursery, Cranford, Borough of Hounslow. We are a Development Matters-based nursery. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old and provide a range of age-appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join school. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old, providing a range of age-appropriate activities and resources to encourage their development right up until they are ready to embark on their next educational adventure. Our Philosophy Our philosophy is based on learning and creativity. By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms and environments in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.09 hourly
Shoots London Borough of Hounslow, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship –  Lullabies Day Nursery   Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Lullabies Day Nursery, Cranford, Borough of Hounslow. We are a Development Matters-based nursery. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old and provide a range of age-appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join school. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old, providing a range of age-appropriate activities and resources to encourage their development right up until they are ready to embark on their next educational adventure. Our Philosophy Our philosophy is based on learning and creativity. By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms and environments in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space where children...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£17.00 - £18.00 hourly
Shoots Amersham, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship / Manager – Stepping stones Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Stepping Stones Nursery School. Growing in Nature at Stepping Stones. At Stepping Stones Nursery in Amersham, every day is an adventure in learning. Surrounded by beautiful outdoor space, children have endless opportunities to run, play and connect with nature, building confidence, independence and a love of discovery. Inside, our bright and welcoming rooms are thoughtfully arranged to inspire imagination, encourage communication and develop essential early skills. From role play corners to sensory exploration areas, each space is designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Our dedicated team, many with over a decade of childcare experience, provides nurturing high quality care tailored to each child’s needs....
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£15.09 hourly
Shoots Oxford, UK
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...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
31 Oct, 2025
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£13.24 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Northallerton, UK
Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Northallerton
Room Leader/Team Leader
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
31 Oct, 2025
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£13.24 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9, UK
Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team?...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Stokesley
Room Leader/Team Leader
Shoots
29 Oct, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£11.75 - £13.90 hourly
Shoots Havant PO9, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Growing Places, Havant Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Growing Places, Havant. Our Growing Places approach is inspired by the values of the Reggio Emilia nurseries and pre-schools in Italy. This is an inspirational approach that builds a culture that respects childhood and allows each child to have daily opportunities to play, explore, discover, communicate and develop tolerant, understanding relationships. Bringing together, children, parents and staff in a journey of education.  We currently have five award winning nurseries, all registered with Ofsted as GOOD and OUTSTANDING, within Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham.. We have babies, family and pre-school room and we care for children between 3 months to 4 Years. Our additional opportunities include Physical Project,...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
29 Oct, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£11.75 - £13.90 hourly
Shoots Fareham, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Growing Places, Oak Meadow Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Growing Places Oak Meadow. Our Growing Places approach is inspired by the values of the Reggio Emilia nurseries and pre-schools in Italy. This is an inspirational approach that builds a culture that respects childhood and allows each child to have daily opportunities to play, explore, discover, communicate and develop tolerant, understanding relationships. Bringing together, children, parents and staff in a journey of education.  We currently have five award winning nurseries, all registered with Ofsted as GOOD and OUTSTANDING, within Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham.. We have babies, family and pre-school room and we care for children between 3 months to 4 Years. Our additional opportunities include Physical...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
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