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Education apprenticeships in Prescot

Teaching assistant, early years and school apprenticeships in and near Prescot. Apply on GOV.UK.

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  • Apprenticeshipvia Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

    Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

    Sandfield Natural Play Centre · WHISTON, L35

    Wage:
    £12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
    Course:
    Early years practitioner (level 2)
    Closes:
    27 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    4 Jan 2027
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 3 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Apprentice required to work with children in a high-quality caring environment.&nbsp; Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team providing all aspects of care for children. Enjoy working outdoors with the children in our large nursery garden and woodland.</p>

    Working week: 30 hours per week, term time only. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: ST HELENS COLLEGE

    Skills: Communication skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Calm and Caring Nature, Excellent time keeping

    Positions: 1

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Levels

  • Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs (e.g. early years practitioner)
  • Level 3 – equivalent to A levels (e.g. teaching assistant, early years educator)
  • Level 5–6 – higher and degree level (e.g. postgraduate teacher apprenticeship)

Pay from April 2026

At least £8.00 an hour if you're under 19 or in your first year. After that, the minimum wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over).

How to apply

  1. Pick an apprenticeship below
  2. Choose Apply on GOV.UK
  3. The employer and training provider contact you

How apprenticeships work

You work for the employer, get paid a wage, and spend part of your time training with a provider towards a recognised qualification. You apply on GOV.UK, and the employer and training provider handle the rest.

Questions about education apprenticeships

Who can apply for an apprenticeship?

Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.

How much are apprentices paid?

From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.

Do I need GCSEs to start?

Not always. Many apprenticeships accept people without GCSE English and maths and help you achieve them during the apprenticeship. Each advert lists what the employer asks for.

How long does an apprenticeship last?

At least 8 months, and most school and nursery apprenticeships take 12 to 24 months. Each advert shows its expected duration.

Can I become a teacher through an apprenticeship?

Yes. A teaching assistant or early years apprenticeship is a common first step, and graduates can train through the postgraduate teacher apprenticeship.

What qualification will I get?

Each advert names its course, for example Early years educator (level 3) or Teaching assistant (level 3), which are recognised qualifications.

How do I apply?

Choose Apply on GOV.UK. Applications go through the government's Find an apprenticeship service, not through SchoolJobs.

Where do these adverts come from?

From Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), refreshed daily. Adverts that close or are removed there are taken off SchoolJobs.

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Apprenticeship adverts from Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), Department for Education. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Last checked 12 Nov 2026.