Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Hopscotch Children's Nurseries , Portland Road, Hove
- Location
Hove - Employer
Hopscotch Children's Nurseries Hove – Portland Road - Provider
Inspiro Learning Limited - Wages
£10.05 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Opportunity Details
Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start a career in early years education? At Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, we’re more than just a nursery – we’re a family of passionate educators, dreamers, and adventurers. We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join our team!
Why Choose Hopscotch for Your Apprenticeship?
At Hopscotch, we believe in nurturing not only the children in our care but also the future educators who will shape young minds. As an apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced mentors, gain hands-on experience, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification in early years education.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in creating a warm, fun, and engaging learning environment for children.
- Support in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that encourage development.
- Work alongside experienced practitioners to learn best practices in childcare.
- Help with daily routines, including mealtimes, playtime, and nap time.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Ensure high standards of safety, hygiene, and safeguarding at all times.
What You Bring to the Team:
- A passion for working with young children and a desire to build a career in early years education.
- A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to completing your Level 2 or Level 3 early years qualification.
- No prior experience necessary – just a love for working with children!
What Makes Us Special:
At Hopscotch, we invest in our apprentices and give them the tools to succeed. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- A fully funded early years qualification
- Hands-on experience in a supportive environment
- 50% childcare discount
- Flexible working hours
- Career progression opportunities – grow from apprentice to qualified practitioner!
- Inspiring mentors and training from experienced educators
- Annual celebrations and recognition events
- Being part of a close-knit, welcoming team
- Wellbeing champions to support your personal development
- Adventurous outings and learning beyond the classroom
Ready to Start Your Career in Childcare?
If you’re excited to begin your journey in early years education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries.
At Hopscotch, we believe in developing future educators and supporting every member of our team. Join a workplace where learning, creativity, and passion are at the heart of everything we do.
Hopscotch is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Apply now and start your exciting journey with us!
To become an apprentice, you must:
- be 16 or over
- not already be in full-time education
As an apprentice you’ll:
- complete a L2 Early Years Practitioner or L3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard
- have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- learn and train for a specific job
- get paid and receive holiday leave
- get hands-on experience in a real job
- study for at least 20% of your working hours
- complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- be on a career path with lots of future potential
- be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK
For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Sunday, November 23, 2025
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Thursday, November 27, 2025
Skills Required
You must be able to demonstrate that you can read effectively and are able to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written standard English.The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of children's development, their needs and the provision of positive play, an awareness of health and safety issues relating to the provision of play and the ability to carry out light physical duties to include lifting babies and children, housekeeping tasks and setting up the learning environment.
Qualifications Required
Childcare qualifications are not essential, above all else you must be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work with children 0-5 years old and be willing to undertake relevant training towards a Hopscotch and Ofsted approved childcare qualification.
Training
As an apprentice you’ll:
- complete a L2 Early Years Practitioner or L3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard
- have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- learn and train for a specific job
- get paid and receive holiday leave
- get hands-on experience in a real job
- study for at least 20% of your working hours
- complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- be on a career path with lots of future potential
- be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK
For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
Personal Qualities
- • An ability to work on own initiative.
- • An ability to communicate effectively with parents and build a relationship of trust with them.
- • A willingness to learn the policies and procedures of Hopscotch and to abide by the staff rules.
- • A willingness to adhere to the Hopscotch dress code.
- • A willingness to work as part of and contribute positively to the staff team.
- • A willingness to attend staff meetings, training courses and nursery parent's evenings as
- • appropriate.
- • To possess a level of fitness to enable the lifting and handling of children and some equipment, the execution of light housekeeping duties and the ability to use a variety of cleaning products and personal protective equipment.
Prospects
A full time permanent post on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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