Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Childcare Level 2, Aintree

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Realise Training in Aintree is offering an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice position (Childcare Level 2). You will work 40 hours over Mon-Fri in a nursery setting, with on-the-job training and 20% off-the-job learning provided by Realise. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and delivers practical EYFS experience under supervision.

Your responsibilities include basic care duties, safeguarding, observations and planning per EYFS, and caring for a small group of key children.

Qualifications

• Preferred grade 4 in Maths, English and ICT or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to work in a 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.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Grade 4 in Maths, English and ICT or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Childcare Level 2, Aintree

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8 - £8

Hours: Full-time

Location: Aintree, L10 8LE

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 30 Jul 2026

Closing date: 29 Aug 2026

Summary

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 will include:

• 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.

Working Week

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

Qualifications Required

Preferred grade 4 in Math's, English and ICT or equivalent

Personal Qualities

• Hard working
• Good initiative
• Good time keeping
• Motivated
• Eagerness to Learn

Skills Required

• Good communication skills
• Able to problem solve
• Able to work in a team

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.

Future Prospects

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

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months

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