Early Years Practitioner (Childcare) Modern Apprentice

Apprenticeships; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery group in Edinburgh is offering a full-time apprenticeship as an early years practitioner. This role involves supporting children's wellbeing and development through engaging activities while working towards a qualification in Social Services. The apprenticeship fosters a nurturing environment centered around outdoor learning experiences. Candidates should have good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Positive, caring attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Good communication skills and reliability.
• Interest in supporting children’s wellbeing and development.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s wellbeing and development through engaging outdoor and indoor activities.
• Implement and maintain a nurturing environment across all nursery sites.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of age‑appropriate curricula.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the professional development of staff.
• Attend training workshops and perform tasks that facilitate the attainment of your practitioner qualification.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive, caring attitude

Eagerness to learn

Education

National 5 English or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We are a family‑run group of four nurseries located in the centre of Edinburgh (Bruntsfield and Leith). This early years practitioner (childcare) apprenticeship is a 40‑hour a week, full‑time role over 5 days on staggered shifts. You will gain experience with different age groups in a strong nurturing environment that focuses on outdoor experiences and our forest/beach schools approach.

As an apprentice you will work towards the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ3 at SCQF level 7, which will take approximately 18 months. You will be supported in the workplace to learn all aspects of the role and will attend off‑the‑job training workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s wellbeing and development through engaging outdoor and indoor activities.
• Implement and maintain a nurturing environment across all nursery sites.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of age‑appropriate curricula.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the professional development of staff.
• Attend training workshops and perform tasks that facilitate the attainment of your practitioner qualification.

Qualifications & Requirements

• National 5 English or equivalent preferred.
• Positive, caring attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Good communication skills and reliability.
• Commitment to working 40 hours a week, full‑time.
• Interest in supporting children’s wellbeing and development.

Employment Type

Full‑time apprenticeship – 40 hours per week over 5 days on staggered shifts.

Seniority Level

Internship