Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Runcorn, WA7 2AA

Ref: VAC-02334

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £320.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 31/07/2026

Start Date: 03/08/2026

Working Week: 40 hours per week - shifts to be agreed

Company: World Of Wonder Day Nursery

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

World of Wonder Day Nursery are an independent, family-owned setting located in the heart of Runcorn, Cheshire. Our Management Team brings over 30 years of combined experience within the childcare sector, supported by a team of qualified, highly motivated and experienced nursery practitioners.

As an early years apprentice you will;

• Provide a safe secure environment
• Supervise children during play, mealtimes, rest and outdoor activities
• Assit with personal care
• including toileting, handwashing, dressing and feeding
• Promote childrens health and safety.

Qualifications required

GCSE in Maths and English grade 4 (or equivalent) are desired but not essential

Personal qualities

Caring and nurturing
Patience, empathy and enthusiasm
Reliable
Dependable
Friendly
Responsible

Skills required

Good communication skills
Teamwork
Basic literacy and numeracy
Understanding safeguarding and child development

Future Prospects

Progress to a higher level of qualification, Gain full time employment

Other Information

Good local transport links
DBS is required for this role as part of Safer Recruitment

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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Early Years Practitioner Apprentice