Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner

Location: Armthorpe

Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner

Join Hatchell Wood Preschool as a Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner! Support children in a warm, caring wraparound/preschool setting in Doncaster. Work 30 hours per week in a collaborative environment, gain hands‑on experience, and enjoy strong progression opportunities in early years leadership.

Total Training Provision provided pay range

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Base pay range

Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner
Hatchell Wood Pre‑School – Doncaster (DN4 6SL
).
Closes: 27 Dec 2025 |
Posted: 9 Dec 2025.

Summary

Annual wage: £11,778 – £19,047.60 (may increase after probation).
Training course:
Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5, equivalent to Higher National Diploma).

Hours:

30 hours/week (shifts between 7:15 am – 5:45 pm).

Start date:

5 Jan 2026 | Duration: 24 months | Positions available: 1.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow EYFS, Teacher Standards (Early Years), and preschool policies.
• Oversee day‑to‑day preschool operations and deliver high‑quality care.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating environment indoors & outdoors.
• Act as a key person for a small group of children and liaise with parents/carers.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns.
• Support and teach children with appropriate stimulation.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and in‑service courses.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Work with external agencies and the committee on self‑evaluation and improvement.
• Undertake reasonable duties aligned with the preschool’s aims.
• Support the wraparound service and ensure a clean, safe, stimulating environment.

Training

Training is provided by Total Training Provision Limited, with at least 20% of working hours spent on off‑the‑job learning, including:

• E‑learning, projects, and employer‑led development.
• One‑to‑one coaching and masterclasses.
• Portfolio building and final assessment.
• Functional skills in English & Maths if needed.

The programme develops confident leaders ready for senior early years roles.

Requirements Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification or above.
• Level 3 Safeguarding Certificate.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths & English.
• Passing a DBS check.
• At least 12 months working within a setting.

Other Essential Skills & Attributes

Communication, IT, attention to detail, organisation, teamwork, creativity, initiative, patience, non‑judgemental approach.

Additional Essential Qualification

• A Level Early Years Educator (Grade
  3).

About The Company

Hatchell Wood Pre‑School is a community‑focused setting in Doncaster, offering a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children aged 2–5. With a play‑based approach, high‑quality early years provision, and strong family partnerships, it’s a wonderful place for children to learn and grow.

After This Apprenticeship

• Progression into higher‑level early years roles.
• Promotion within the setting.
• Leadership, coaching, and operational responsibility roles such as senior practitioner, room leader, deputy manager, or manager.

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