Anchor Day Nursery - Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Organisation – Anchor Day Nursery

Apprenticeship Type – Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Salary - £29,120 - £31,200 per annum

Hours – 40 Hours per week. Monday to Friday shift pattern between 7.30am-6.15pm. 8 hour days

Job Overview –

This Level 5 apprenticeship training programme will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of early years practitioners to be proactive and influential.

The learner will have exposure working in a senior role such as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader. Undertaking this apprenticeship will develop the practitioner’s ability to reflect and build on practice through on-going professional enquiry and action led research.

Key Duties –

What the role is

An Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP) apprentice is a more advanced childcare role (usually Level 5) where you:

• Help lead practice in a nursery or early years setting
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing (0–8 years)
• Work alongside staff and sometimes guide less experienced practitioners

Daily tasks (example)

Your day might involve:

• Running group activities (story time, outdoor play, crafts)
• Monitoring children’s progress and updating records
• Supporting routines (meals, hygiene, naps)
• Leading part of the room or curriculum area
• Communicating with parents at drop-off/pick-up

Key responsibilities –

Typical duties include:

• Planning and leading learning activities (play-based learning)
• Supporting children’s:
  • communication and language
  • physical development
  • social and emotional skills
• Observing and assessing children’s progress
• Creating a safe, inclusive environment
• Working with parents, carers, and professionals
• Supporting and mentoring other staff members

Compared to lower-level apprenticeships, EYLPs take more responsibility and leadership.

Training & qualification -

• Usually a Level 5 apprenticeship takes around 21 months
• Includes:
  • On-the-job experience
  • Coursework and assessments
• You will gain knowledge in:
  • child development
  • safeguarding
  • leadership in early years settings

Benefits –

• Attendance bonus, extra 6 days off per year
• Long service awards- extra days holiday upto 5 years’ service
• Discounted childcare

Future Prospects –

Progress to Deputy or managerial positions

Specific Requirements –

• You need to have achieved the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma