Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Childcare) Apprenticeship

Posting date:	27 February 2026
Salary:	£7.55 per hour
Additional salary information:	Monday to Friday
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 March 2026
Location:	Birkenhead, North West, CH42 4NQ
Company:	Realise Training
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Job reference:	VAC-01960

Summary

This is a full time apprenticeship whilst you work towards completion of your Intermediate Level 2 Childcare qualification. You will be actively involved in the day to day activities and care of young children from the ages of 6 months - 5 years.

You will be involved in:

Play activities
Including outdoor play with the young children
Feeding
Changing
Craft and learning activities
General day-to-day care of the young childrenTraining 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 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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