Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Southdene

Realise Training Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom is recruiting an Early Years Apprentice in Liverpool to begin on 02/11/2026. You will plan and deliver play activities, support children’s numeracy, literacy and language development, and act as the key person to help children feel safe and valued.

The role leads toward Level 3 Early Years Educator with on‑the‑job training and DBS clearance through Safer Recruitment. The position runs 38–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive weekly salary (£304–£531.62).

Qualifications

• Grade 3 in English and maths preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn and commit to the apprenticeship
• DBS check required as part of Safer Recruitment

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out child-initiated and adult-led play activities
• Support numeracy, literacy and language development
• Serve as key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
• Carry out observations and plan for individual needs
• Assist with care routines with respect and compassion
• Collaborate with parents and professionals to meet children's needs
• Ensure welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding are reported to the supervisor

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Confidence

Initiative

Reliability

Passion

Education

Level 3 English & Maths

Job description

Liverpool, L32 9PF

Ref: VAC-02629

Salary: Between £304.00 and £531.62 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/10/2026

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Working Week: 38 - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, shifts to be agreed during the process

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Bloom, we’re not simply looking for the “perfect CV” — we’re looking for people with heart. We want caring, hardworking, and enthusiastic people who naturally help children feel safe, valued and supported. People who bring energy, take pride in what they do and genuinely want to give children the best possible start in life. Qualifications and experience matter, but we also recognise the value of a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and the potential to grow. We’d love to hear from passionate, driven people including those starting their early years careers or considering a change of direction.

Responsibilities

As an early years apprentice you will:

• Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests
• Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development
• Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
• Carrys out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage
• Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion
• Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children
• Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge

What Bloom offers

We’re building a nursery group around ambitious people, beautiful learning environments, sustainability, and innovation. Staff profit‑sharing and real career progression are important parts of that vision, alongside our commitment to giving children the best possible start.

Competitive salary based on age and experience.

Qualifications required

• Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and maths is preferred but we want to hear from all candidates that fit the qualities that matter
• Passion
• Commitment
• Willingness to learn

Skills required

• Able to communicate with children and parents
• Self‑motivated
• Confident
• Uses initiative
• Reliable
• Passionate about working with children

Future Prospects

We’re also looking for people with ambition: our future leaders, managers, and partners, who want to develop their skills and grow with Bloom.

Other Information

We encourage candidates that may not be ready for level 3 as we can support level 2 apprenticeships for the right candidate. A full DBS will be 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‑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.