Apprentice Nursery Practitioner -Tiny Hearts Day Nursery

Liverpool, L22 1RP

Ref: VAC-02794

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £320.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 04/12/2026

Working Week: 40 hours a week Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)

Company: Tiny Hearts Day Nursery

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join the team at Tiny Hearts Day Nursery as an Early Years Practitioner.

As a Nursery apprentice, you will;

• Learning on the job while gaining your Level 2 qualification in Early Years
• Supporting your team to create magical moments for children aged 0–5
• Playing, laughing, storytelling, building, baking, exploring—and learning every day!
• Building bonds with children and being part of their development journey
• Taking part in training, team meetings, and development workshops
• Keeping children safe, loved and supported—always

Qualifications required

You need to have at least a Grade 3/D or above GCSE maths and English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship

Personal qualities

Caring, kind and nurturing
Patient
Understanding
Reliable
Punctual
Friendly and approachable
Creative
Passionate about working with children
Willingness to learn

Skills required

Good communication
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to follow instruction
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Good listening skills
Build positive relationships with children and parents/carers

Future Prospects

To progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator

Other Information

Tiny Heart Day Nursery s committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner -Tiny Hearts Day Nursery