Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 40 hours a week - Rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm ( Monday to Friday) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, North West, L36 8HT |
| Company: | Realise Training |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | VAC-01728 |
Summary
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)Training to be Provided
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)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.
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