Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Liverpool, L36 8HT

Ref: VAC-01728

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/01/2026

Start Date: 02/02/2026

Working Week: 40 hours a week - Rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm ( Monday to Friday)

Company: Unity Childcare

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Unity Childcare offers trusted day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with a focus on early learning, confidence-building, and a strong sense of belonging. They are proud to be a community-rooted setting where children are safe, happy, and excited to learn every day.

As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow the EYFS curriculum
• Meet the individual needs of children
• Maintain learning journals
• Learn to create play plans
• Interact with parents and carers professionally
• Work collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits & Perks
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Employee incentives
• Excellent transport links (major bus route in front of premises)

Qualifications required

Grade 3 in maths and English preferred
Dedication to completing level 2 apprenticeship programme

Personal qualities

Patience
Empathetic

Skills required

Good communicator
Motivated
Desire to work with children

Future Prospects

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment within the nursery

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