Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Childcare Level 2, Aintree

Realise Training Group; Sefton; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Bumbles Nursery Aintree is seeking a motivated Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprentice to join the team in Aintree. You will work under experienced staff and contribute to child development as part of the EYFS framework.

The role includes 40-hour weeks, 8am–6pm, with on‑the‑job training provided by Realise. Progression opportunities to Level 3 and leadership roles are highlighted as future prospects.

Qualifications

• Preferred grade 4 in Maths, English and ICT or equivalent.
• Good initiative and time keeping.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic care duties.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards.
• Carry out observations/planning in accordance with EYFS.
• Take responsibility of a small number of key children.

Skills

problem solving

teamwork

Education

Maths English ICT grade 4 or equivalent

Job description

Aintree, L10 8LE

Ref: VAC-02622

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 31/10/2026

Start Date: 04/11/2026

Working Week: 40 hours a week Monday to Friday - between 8am and 6pm 40 hours per week

Company: Bumbles Nursery Aintree

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Bumbles Nursery's aim is to support children in all aspects of learning so that when they leave for the next chapter in their journey of life, they are confident around their peers, able to socialise and therefore adapt comfortably into their next setting.

They are looking for a motivated level 2 apprentice to work with the experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic care duties
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are maintained
• Carry out observations/planning in accordance with EYFS
• Take responsibility of a small number of key children.

Qualifications required

• Preferred grade 4 in Math's, English and ICT or equivalent
• Good initiative
• Good time keeping
• Motivated
• Eagerness to Learn

Skills required

• Able to problem solve
• Able to work in a team

Future Prospects

Progression onto level 3, Room Head, Third in Charge, Deputy

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.