Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: Unity Childcare
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Location: Liverpool, L36 8HT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01728
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Application Deadline Date: 30/01/2026
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Start Date: 02/02/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours a week - Rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm ( Monday to Friday)
Brief Description
Join our friendly nursery team at Unity Childcare and start your career in childcare! As an early years apprentice you will be part of the team in planning engaging sessions, delivering learning through play and supporting the development of children in the setting.
Qualifications Required
Grade 3 in maths and English preferred
Dedication to completing level 2 apprenticeship programme
Personal Qualities
Patience
Empathetic
Skills Required
Good communicator
Motivated
Desire to work with children
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
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment within the nursery
Vacancy Detail
Unity Childcare offers trusted day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with a focus on early learning, confidence-building, and a strong sense of belonging. They are proud to be a community-rooted setting where children are safe, happy, and excited to learn every day.
As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Follow the EYFS curriculum
• Meet the individual needs of children
• Maintain learning journals
• Learn to create play plans
• Interact with parents and carers professionally
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
Benefits & Perks
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Employee incentives
• Excellent transport links (major bus route in front of premises)