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Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Rainbow House LTD · Arnott Street · posted 9 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Starts
6 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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Rainbow House Nursery is located in Liverpool and reflects the rich backgrounds and cultures of our local area and beyond.

You will assist in planning and delivering engaging, purposeful play activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to support children’s learning, including their literacy, numeracy, and language development. Working closely with parents, colleagues, and external agencies, you will help ensure that each child’s individual needs are met while promoting healthy lifestyle choices through play.

Daily responsibilities:

  • To support learning through play
  • Help set up activities
  • Support children with personal routines
  • Support communication skills
  • Follow all safeguarding policies
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff
  • Work under supervision and guidance
  • Complete all qualification requirement

Your training

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 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Leadership and management
  • Child development and theory
  • Pedagogy
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Health and safety
  • Equality, diversity, inclusion and SEN
  • Safeguarding
  • Partnership working

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

Where it leads

To progress to higher qualification, gain full-time employment.

About Rainbow House LTD

Rainbow House Nursery is committed to delivering excellence in Early Years care and education. We are passionate and firm believers in providing a safe, stimulating environment to holistically support each child to achieve, thrive, and exceed their expectations.

Things to consider

On-site parking, centrally located.

Skills they're looking for

Administrative skillsAttention to detailcaring

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Arnott Street, L4 4ED

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