Childcare Apprenticeship - Liverpool

Wavertree C of E Primary School

Wavertree Church of England School Rose VillasLiverpool (L15 8HJ)

Closes in 28 days (Thursday 2 April 2026)

Posted on 4 March 2026

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Summary

Wavertree C of E Primary School are looking for a new Early Years Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3.

Wage

£12,480 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
5 days per week. Working hours to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 9 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Wavertree CE is a warm, welcoming, single‑form entry school with a strong Christian ethos. We provide a nurturing and engaging environment where children develop a love of learning and the foundations for future success.

We are offering an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to train as an Early Years Educator, working within our Nursery or Reception class. You will learn from experienced practitioners and gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to achieve your qualification.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Support children aged 2–5 through play‑based learning that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
  • Help set up and deliver engaging activities including arts, crafts, storytelling, music, and outdoor play.
  • Assist with daily routines such as snack times, transitions, and personal care in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Observe children’s progress and contribute to planning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
  • Promote positive behaviour and build supportive relationships with children and their families.
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children, reporting concerns appropriately.
  • Support purposeful play activities that develop language, literacy, numeracy, and healthy habits.
  • Use child development knowledge to provide tailored support and assist during key transitions.
  • Work collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and external professionals.
  • Engage fully in all apprenticeship learning, tasks, and assessments with support from your mentor.

The annual salary that you see is pro rata - this role is term time only.

Where you'll work

Wavertree Church of England School Rose VillasLiverpool
L15 8HJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Training schedule

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way.

Upon completion of this 18 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

  • Maths GCSE or Equivalent (grade )
  • English GCSE or Equivalent (grade )
  • Health and Social Care / Childcare (grade )

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Creative
  • Initative
  • Patience
  • Teamworking,

Other requirements

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

Wavertree CE is a single form entry school which provides an exciting, stimulating and enjoyable environment. We are a friendly, welcoming school with a strong Christian ethos. We aim to provide a strong foundation for every child's future, equipping them with life skills and a joy for learning. Primary School works in partnership with priests, parishioners and families, to establish a community of love, peace and harmony between all in a climate of mutual trust and openness.

After this apprenticeship

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018219.

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Closes in 28 days (Thursday 2 April 2026)

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