Early Years Apprentice - Mara Nursery
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Company: Mara Nursery
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Location: Liverpool, L36 1XH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Between £12,480.00 and £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02309
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 30 hours per week. 3 - 4 days, shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Are you ready to start your early years career in a nurturing, child-focused setting? Mara Nursery offers a fantastic Level 3 apprenticeship where you’ll learn through play, support children’s development, and grow your skills with expert training in a warm, home-from-home environment.
Qualifications Required
You must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable but not essential.
Personal Qualities
• Be friendly, supportive, approachable and honest.
• Be non-discriminatory and non- judgemental.
• Be patient and kind
• Be committed to completing your apprenticeship
Skills Required
• Have good communication skills.
• Have experience of children and families (this does not have to be in a professional capacity).
• Dedicated and reliable
• Organisation skills
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
Qualified practitioner in early years - to progress in career.
Vacancy Detail
Mara Nursery is a place with Children at the heart, inspired by the best memories of childhood everyone has. Play together, learn through risks and achieve growth.
Working as a nursery apprentice is a great opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a real difference every day.
You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting young children at a crucial stage of their development, helping them learn, grow, and gain confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support room staff to deliver high-quality, age-appropriate activities
• Help safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all children
• Work in line with nursery policies, procedures and values
• Observe and record children’s development accurately
• Assist with planning activities based on children’s needs and interests
• Support mealtimes, personal care routines and daily activities
• Develop positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Begin to take on key worker responsibilities
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Be flexible and support the wider nursery team as needed
What We Offer:
Wage: £8-£10 per hour dependant on experience
Ongoing supervision and support
In-house training and professional development
A welcoming, purpose-built environment with a supportive team
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Other Information
10 minutes walk from the Northern Line.
Free Onsite Parking.
Clear DBS required