Early Years Apprentice Practitioner
LITTLE ANGELS NURSERIES (LIVERPOOL), Huyton Park, Knowsley
Early Years Apprentice Practitioner
£16,640 a year
LITTLE ANGELS NURSERIES (LIVERPOOL), Huyton Park, Knowsley
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 28 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 31-08-2026 (In 25 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Huyton Park, Knowsley
Full Job Description
Introduction
Little Angels @ Roby are looking for dedicated, motivated, caring individuals a great sense of humour, to join the team. You will interact and work with the children on a day to day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of play activities.
About the Employer
Little Angels Childcare aim to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment, catering for all the needs of the children in our care. All children are treated as individuals and provision is tailored to meet their needs, in conjunction with the wishes of the parents/carers.What You'll Do
Do you find inspiration in the imaginations of a child?
Can you appreciate the magic in a muddy puddle?
At Little Angels our apprentices play a crucial part in supporting delivery of welfare and care in early years.
Please find below the duties and expectations of an early years practitioner apprentice:
- Ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
- Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage
- Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met
- Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities
- Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond
- Use communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support
- Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them
- Carry out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care
- Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities
Your trainer assessor will meet with you regularly to provide teaching, learning and feedback from assessments completed. To support your progress you will be required to complete a reflective journal of the learning you have undertaken and discuss this with your trainer assessor.
Training Outcome
- Progression to the Level 3 Early Years Educator Standard
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- caring
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Friendly
- Initiative
- Logical
- Maths and English
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
- understanding
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4
Course Information
Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED