The Little Learners Montessori Apprenticeship Scheme has been set up to provide an exciting opportunity for those with an interest in childcare to join a friendly team of childcare professionals at The Little Learners Montessori and obtain an early year’s qualification all whilst earning a wage.
First established in 1993, The Little Learners Montessori is a family-run business with a dedicated team of highly trained Montessori staff and qualified childcare specialists. We offer Montessori education from 6 months up to the age of 5 years and are proud to have received OUTSTANDING across most of our branches.
If you are hardworking, a team player and able to build good relationships with children and parents alike we can offer you: Competitive salaries and flexibility that suits you; an accredited MEAB Montessori environment for you to work in with the full range of Montessori teaching materials.
The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting under the supervision of a qualified Early Years Educator. Suitable for Nursery and childminding assistants.
Level: 2
Course type: Apprenticeship
Duration: 15 Months (excluding End point Assessment)
Course Requirements: 20% off the job training
End-point assessment organisation: TQUK
Certification: Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (TQUK), Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard, Level 1 & upskill to level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
Cost per apprenticeship: Non-levy employer contribution (5%) – £200 / or Private payment: £4,000
Our students and apprentices have gone on to do amazing things! A qualification and experience in childcare can lead to so many different things.
Roles they have progressed into include:
Our MAA recruitment service can assist in career opportunities.
The safeguarding of all of our children is our highest priority and therefore a clear and valid DBS, two references as well as a valid Safeguarding and First Aid Certificates will be required from all successful candidates. Once shortlisting of all applicants has been completed, the shortlisted candidates will be offered an initial interview via video link.