Early years practitioner level 2 apprentice

LITTLE RAINBOWS DAY NURSERY LTD

Apprenticeship summary

Little Rainbows are a small, dedicated, 36 place, family orientated day nursery and now have a fantastic opportunity to join the team at their Wallasey setting to complete a level 2 Early Years apprenticeship. You will be leading play activities and supporting with care routines. Apply now and join their outstanding team.

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Closing date: February 28, 2026

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Wage:
£15,704 a year
Total hours per week:
40
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
January 14, 2026
Possible start date:
March 4, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

We understand how magical the early years are for children and their families and because we know children learn best through play we look at every experience as an opportunity for learning.

Duties will include:

  • Carry out basic care duties
  • Ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are maintained
  • Carry out observations/planning in accordance with EYFS
  • Take responsibility of a small number of key children

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.

  • Progression onto level 3

Employer

LITTLE RAINBOWS DAY NURSERY LTD

Little Rainbows are a small, dedicated day nursery who pride ourselves on having children at the heart of what we do. We offer childcare for children aged from birth to 5 years Monday to Friday 8am-6pm.

Training

Training Provider:

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Early years educator (level 3)