Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Contract: Contract

Working Pattern: Term Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week.

Closing Date: 27/08/2026 at 23:59

Reference: SBC/26/342909

Qualification – Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Weeks per Year - Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Fixed term – 15 months

Salary - NMW age dependent:

• Age under 18: £11,463 per annum (£8.00 per hour)
• Age 18-20: £15,546 per annum (£10.85 per hour)
• Age 21+: £18,211 per annum (£12.71 per hour)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and caring person to undertake a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship to work with our new preschool team caring for and inspiring children aged 3-4 years.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can inspire children and make learning meaningful and enjoyable,
• Is committed to safeguarding and child welfare
• Shares our Christian values and belief that every child is unique

In return we can offer:

• A caring and supportive school community,
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning;
• A dedicated and friendly staff team
• A strong partnership with families, governors and the parish community.

Due to the nature of the work, the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

This post will be based at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Norwood Crescent, Southport PR9 7DU

Closing date – Thursday 27 August 2026 (please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Provisional Interview Date – Tuesday 15 September 2026 (may be subject to change)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.

We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.