Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
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Company: Kristaval Day Care
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Location: Liverpool, L22 6QN
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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-01790
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Application Deadline Date: 20/02/2026
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Start Date: 02/03/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 40 hrs per weeek
Brief Description
Are you passionate about working with children? If so, you’ll be a perfect addition to our family! We are currently recruiting for an apprentice nursery practitioner at Kristaval Day Care! As a nursery apprentice, you will have the opportunity to observe childcare workers in the nursery as they teach, communicate and play with little ones.
Qualifications Required
GCSE grades 4 and above in Maths and English desired but not essential
Personal Qualities
Caring and nurturing
Reliable and responsible
Patient and calm
Enthusiastic
Flexible
Observant
Skills Required
Passion for working with children
Good communication
Patience, empathy and understanding
Creativity and Enthusiasm
Willingness to learn
Reliable
Positive attitude
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
progress to a level 3 diploma
Vacancy Detail
Our apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, allowing you to earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment.
Alongside observing experienced practitioners, apprentices take on meaningful responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children’s records, developing an understanding of safeguarding policies, and sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the children.
You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
We offer a starting salary of £7.55 per hour, along with a wide range of exciting benefits including genuine career progression opportunities, access to accredited training schemes, staff uniform and much more.
Apply today