Early Years Apprentice - Mara Nursery

Liverpool, L36 1XH

Ref: VAC-02309

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Between £12,480.00 and £15,600.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 31/07/2026

Start Date: 03/08/2026

Working Week: 30 hours per week. 3 - 4 days, shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Mara Nursery

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Mara Nursery is a place with Children at the heart, inspired by the best memories of childhood everyone has. Play together, learn through risks and achieve growth.
Working as a nursery apprentice is a great opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a real difference every day.
You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting young children at a crucial stage of their development, helping them learn, grow, and gain confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support room staff to deliver high-quality, age-appropriate activities
• Help safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all children
• Work in line with nursery policies, procedures and values
• Observe and record children’s development accurately
• Assist with planning activities based on children’s needs and interests
• Support mealtimes, personal care routines and daily activities
• Develop positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Begin to take on key worker responsibilities
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Be flexible and support the wider nursery team as needed

What We Offer:

Wage: £8-£10 per hour dependant on experience
Ongoing supervision and support
In-house training and professional development
A welcoming, purpose-built environment with a supportive team
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Qualifications required

You must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable but not essential.

Personal qualities

• Be friendly, supportive, approachable and honest.
• Be non-discriminatory and non- judgemental.
• Be patient and kind
• Be committed to completing your apprenticeship

Skills required

• Have good communication skills.
• Have experience of children and families (this does not have to be in a professional capacity).
• Dedicated and reliable
• Organisation skills

Future Prospects

Qualified practitioner in early years - to progress in career.

Other Information

10 minutes walk from the Northern Line.
Free Onsite Parking.
Clear DBS required

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 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Early Years Apprentice - Mara Nursery