Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - level 3 childcare in Birkenhead

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

Job summary

Realise Training in Birkenhead is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship trainee to join Pudsey Day Nursery. You will gain on-the-job training and study toward the Level 3 EY Educator standard, with 14 months duration and 20% off-the-job learning integrated into your day.

The role involves supporting children with feeding, toileting, safeguarding and purposeful play, while developing communication with children and parents.

Qualifications

• Must have completed L2 Childcare or equivalent.
• Self-motivation and good time management are essential.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work to targets.
• Kind, caring, and dedicated with a smart appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding, toileting and general care.
• Support learning through planned play in line with early years foundations.
• Communicate effectively with children and parents.
• Maintain health and safety standards and safeguarding.
• Work Monday to Friday within a nursery setting.
• Follow instructions and duties as directed by employer.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Good communication skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Education

L2 Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - level 3 childcare in Birkenhead

Pudsey Day Nursery are looking for a level 3 apprentice to join their team. They aim to be the next best thing when carers and parents can not be around, to ensures that the children are comfortable, cared for and educated to the highest possible standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join this local, friendly nursery.

Some duties and responsibilities include:

Training in all aspects of the E.Y.P Level 2

Feeding

Toileting

Health and Safety

Communicating effectively with Children and Parents

Safeguarding

Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage

Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met

Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities

Working Week

Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

Must have completed L2 Childcare or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Kind

Caring

Dedicated

Must be smart and presentable

Keen and interested in Childcare

Skills Required

Self-motivation

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Time management

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 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.

Future Prospects

Once qualified to Level 3 candidate can progress onto a full time opportunity

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - level 3 childcare in Birkenhead

Company: Realise Training Salary: £8 to £8 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Birkenhead, CH49 9AL Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

Summary

Pudsey Day Nursery are looking for a level 3 apprentice to join their team. They aim to be the next best thing when carers and parents can not be around, to ensures that the children are comfortable, cared for and educated to the highest possible standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join this local, friendly nursery.

Some duties and responsibilities include:

Training in all aspects of the E.Y.P Level 2

Feeding

Toileting

Health and Safety

Communicating effectively with Children and Parents

Safeguarding

Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage

Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met

Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities

Working Week

Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

Must have completed L2 Childcare or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Passionate

Empathetic

Kind

Caring

Dedicated

Must be smart and presentable

Keen and interested in Childcare

Skills Required

Self-motivation

Good communication skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Time management

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 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.

Future Prospects

Once qualified to Level 3 candidate can progress onto a full time opportunity

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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