Looking to start your career in Early Years? We are looking for people who want to work towards a Level 2/Level 3 qualification in childcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career within a group of outstanding nurseries with the prospect to gain further responsibility and promotion once qualified.
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.
