Apprenticeship – The Little Learners Montessori

Apprenticeship – The Little Learners Montessori

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.

Key Apprenticeship Information

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

What are the entry requirements?

  • In paid employment (Working for a minimum of 16 hours per week)
  • Live in the UK or EEA/EU for the last 3+years (With a valid form of ID)
  • Not be using any other government funding (College, University or online training courses)
  • Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to take the tests for this level prior to taking the end-point Assessment.
  • For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
  • Be able to commit to the full course duration and meet the programme modules through your job role

Career Opportunities?

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:

  • Nursery Practitioner
  • Room Assistant
  • Childminding Assistant
  • Nanny or Early Years Worker
  • Nursery Nurse

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.