Early Years Practitioner Apprentice


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£286.90 to £286.90 a week
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wirral, CH42 8NA
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Established in 1995, First Class Nursery School is located in Prenton on the Wirral Peninsula and reflects the rich backgrounds and cultures of our local area and beyond.

As an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the welfare, safety, and development of children, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are reported appropriately. You will assist in planning and delivering engaging, purposeful play activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to support children’s learning, including their literacy, numeracy, and language development. Working closely with parents, colleagues, and external agencies, you will help ensure that each child’s individual needs are met while promoting healthy lifestyle choices through play.

You will use your understanding of child development and strong communication skills to engage with all children, including those who may require additional support, and help them through key transitions such as starting school or changes at home. The role also includes supporting respectful care routines, such as feeding, nappy changing, and dental care.

Your trainer assessor will meet with you regularly to provide teaching, learning and feedback from assessments completed. To support your progress you will be required to complete a reflective journal of the learning you have undertaken and discuss this with your trainer assessor.

If you’re passionate about shaping young lives through nurturing care and play-led learning, we’d love to hear from you!

Working Week

Rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm ( Monday to Friday)

Qualifications Required

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths grade 4 or above preferred but not essential

Personal Qualities

Passionate

Empathetic

Kind

Caring

Dedicated

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 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

Completing a Level 2 Early Years qualification unlocks roles with more responsibility—including planning, leading activities, and working more independently in line with EYFS standards.

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months

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