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Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse  (85) Room Leader/Team Leader  (30) Apprentice  (17) Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant  (9) Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager  (3)
Shoots
22 Jan, 2026
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£12.50 - £14.00 hourly
Shoots Horsham, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Rabbit Patch Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Rabbit Patch Day Nursery. At Rabbit Patch Day Nursery, we aim to create a home from home atmosphere, and encourage a culture of community. Regardless of background or circumstance, we include all children, nurturing and immersing them in a welcoming environment that offers a range of diverse experiences, ensuring the children flourish and develop into enthusiastic little people with a zest for learning. We respect each child as an individual and support inquisitive minds by valuing questions, so that children thrive during their learning experience with us. To ensure a rich and positive learning environment is established and maintained, we have a highly trained, skilled, and experienced staff team here at Rabbit Patch...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Acorn Early Years Foundation
15 Jan, 2026
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 Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, 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 Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies. The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years...
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Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Shoots
12 Jan, 2026
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
Shoots London Borough of Ealing, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Jolly Tots Day Nursery (Nursery Manager role) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Jolly Tots Day Nursery. Welcome to Jolly Tots Day Nursery, a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and at home. We provide high-quality care in a calm and welcoming setting, supporting each child with the same love, patience, and attention a parent would give their own. Our dedicated team builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring every child feels secure and confident. We recognise each child as an individual and support their development through play, exploration, and positive interactions. At our nursery, we are proud to offer a caring, home-from-home environment where children are nurtured, encouraged, and supported to...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Acorn Early Years Foundation
08 Jan, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9, UK
If you are offered a lead EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our own raised beds at the local allotment.  The role will be 40 hours per week, working 4 days 07:15-18:15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit...
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Acorn at Stanwick
Room Leader/Team Leader
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
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
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
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...
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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....
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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...
Nursery Name:
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
08 Oct, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.00 hourly
Shoots Bournemouth, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner  Apprenticeship – Top Bananas Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Top Bananas, Bournemouth. Top Bananas Pre-School opened in 2016 and expanded to a Day Nursery in 2019. It is located within the Life Centre, Moordown.  It is run by highly qualified and experienced practitioners who are enthusiastic about their role. The ethos of the setting is to Play, Learn and Grow together.  Top Bananas is situated within the Life Centre. It has its own private entrance via Brassey Road, 100 meters along on the left-hand side. Enter through the car park and towards the back, where the outside play area can be seen. A secure door entry system is in place to ensure the safety of the children. The Pre-School and Nursery have their own separate entrance, and this is clearly visible. We organise our sessions so that...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
18 Sep, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£7.55 - £12.21 hourly
Shoots Hartley Wintney, Hook RG27, UK
Level 5 Childcare Apprenticeship – Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Childcare Apprenticeship at Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School, Hartley Wintney. At Caterpillars, the children enjoy time with two small dogs. The children learn how to care for animals, whilst the dogs have a positive, calming effect on them. We have two well-equipped, secure outdoor spaces which children access daily.  We also make regular visits to the village and the local woods. Staff ensure transitions to local schools run smoothly for each child based on their individual characters, friendships and needs. We follow the child and their interests, and through observations, we prepare them for school and their next steps after Caterpillars. Montessori has the child’s learning, alongside personal interests at heart. Teaching methods are...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
05 Feb, 2026
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£7.55 hourly
Shoots Havant PO9, UK
Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship –  Bright Beginnings Nursery Hampshire Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship / Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Bright Beginnings Nursery Hampshire . We are delighted to introduce you to Bright Beginnings Nursery Ltd. Our nursery is located in Denvilles, Havant and was officially opened by the Mayoress of Havant on 29 August 2009. We are a family business and Tracey has been a Primary School Teacher since 1998. We have three children; Nicholas, Harriet and Luke, and are very much aware of the delicate balance between work and family life, so the Nursery is here to help. At the nursery we strive to support children’s development so that they may grow to be strong, independent individuals based on loving and secure relationships. The children in our care are all valued as individuals and each is an...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
25 Feb, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£13.90 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Wolverhampton, UK
Senior Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Shooting Stars Nursery Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU £13.90 per hour | Full-Time | 40 hours per week We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly, high‑quality Early Years team. If you’re ready to develop your leadership skills, support others and make a real impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.   About the Role As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will work closely with the Room Leader, supporting high‑quality care and education across the room. This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their skills, build confidence in leadership , and take the next step in their Early Years career. Key Responsibilities Support the Room Leader in delivering outstanding Early Years provision Act as a Key Person, building trusted relationships with children and families Lead and support planning and delivery of engaging EYFS...
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Shooting Stars Nurseries Wolverhampton
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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