Early Years Practitioner

Realise; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Realise Training is recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner apprentice at Lyn's Little Ones nursery in Wallasey. You will work toward a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification while gaining on-the-job experience in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with toileting, feeding, communicating with children and adults, safeguarding, conducting risk assessments and planning activities. 40 hours per week, full-time apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• No formal qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Toileting
• Feeding
• Communicating with Children and adults
• Safeguarding children
• Doing risk assessments
• Planning activities

Skills

Good communication

Good organisational

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8 to £8 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wallasey, CH44 0AB

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 25 Sept 2026

Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

Summary

At Lyn's Little Ones we aim to give children the best possible nursery care education.

We offer a child-centred approach where children are encouraged to develop their creativity, individuality and self-confidence in secure surroundings, led by highly qualified practioner's who have strong happy relationships with the children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join the team and complete their level 2 early years practitioner apprenticeship.

During your apprenticeship, duties include;

• Toileting
• Feeding
• Communicating with Children and adults
• Safeguarding children
• Doing risk assessments
• Planning activities

Working Week

Monday to Friday - 40 Hours per week

Qualifications Required

No formal qualifications are required but must have basis literacy and numeracy skills

Personal Qualities

• Smart and presentable
• Helpful
• Reliable

Skills Required

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

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
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

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

Future Prospects

Once qualified at Level 2 candidate can progress onto their Level 3.

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months