Realise Training

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - level 3 childcare in Birkenhead

Birkenhead CH49 9AL

Key information

Pay
£8 to £8 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted date
28 Oct 2026
Closing date
27 Nov 2026

About this role

Pudsey Day Nursery are looking for a level 3 apprentice to join their team. They aim to be the next best thing when carers and parents can not be around, to ensures that the children are comfortable, cared for and educated to the highest possible standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join this local, friendly nursery.

Some duties and responsibilities include

Training in all aspects of the E.Y.P Level 2

Feeding

Toileting

Health and Safety

Communicating effectively with Children and Parents

Safeguarding

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

Working Week

Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

Must have completed L2 Childcare or equivelent

Personal Qualities

Passionate

Empathetic

Kind

Caring

Dedicated

Must be smart and presentable

Keen and interested in Childcare

Skills Required

Self-motivation

Good communication skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Time management

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 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes

  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • 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.

Future Prospects

Once qualified to Level 3 candidate can progress onto a full time opportunity

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months