Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: Little Chicks
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Location: Liverpool, L31 8BW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £320.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02339
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 10/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hrs per week - Monday to Friday Hours to be arranged
Brief Description
Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive? As an Early Years Apprentice at Little Chicks Day Nursery, you will play an important role in ensuring children's educational and welfare needs are met, supporting a safe and secure nursery environment, and following established routines, policies and procedures.
Qualifications Required
GCSE grade 4 and in above in Maths and English is desireable but not essential
Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic and motivated
Friendly and approachable
Conscientious
Responsible and trustworthy
Reliable
Kind
Caring
Passion for child development
Skills Required
Good Communication skills
Organised
Punctual
Able to work as part of 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 to Early Years Level 3, Room Leader, Nursery Manager
Vacancy Detail
At Little Chicks we are passionate about continuous professional development, ensuring our team is equipped with the knowledge and skills to support every child in reaching their full potential. Our dedication extends beyond learning—emotional security is at the heart of our approach.
As an early years apprentice you will;
Support children's development through play
Assist in the delivery of the EYFS foundation stage
Prepare and set up activities
Help children develop
Observe children's progress
Follow all safeguarding procedures
Support children with additional needs
Other Information
Little Chicks is based in the Maghull area of Liverpool, ideally located for Maghull, Kirkby and Lydiate