Job Description

Level 5 Apprentice Practitioner.
Hatchell Wood Pre-School - Doncaster (DN4 6SL).

Closes:

27 Dec 2025 |

Posted:

9 Dec 2025.

Summary:

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.

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.

Work:

Gain practical experience while developing leadership skills in early years practice.

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.

Location:

Hatchell Wood Primary School, Plumpton Park Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 6SL.

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:

This apprenticeship is only open to candidates who meet the essential requirements below:

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.


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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.