APPRENTICE LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR

Location

Skelmersdale Trinity Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW (240 on roll)

Tel: 01695 723878
School website: www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Letting our light shine as we live, love and learn, together with Jesus.

Trinity Primary School are looking to appoint an Apprentice EYFS Teaching Assistant L3 to provide teaching and learning support within our strong Early Years team in our new Baby room. The post is an apprenticeship so will include self and supported study alongside the working day. Nelson and Colne College will be your academic support. They will visit you and assess you throughout your course. The successful candidate will be working across our EYFS but predominantly in the 0-3 Nursery. To be an Apprentice TA3 in our EYFS team, you must be friendly, have a positive attitude, and be prepared to learn how to lead and manage within the early years.

You will be expected to work with the teacher and the team in a collaborative way, by contributing ideas and strategies. You will assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and it's differentiation amongst pupils.

You will have a number of duties to carry out as part of your role. In return, we will provide a supportive, nurturing environment in which you can grow confidently and happily.

Duty 1 Support children's learning and development through applying knowledge of pedagogy and the observation, assessment, and planning cycle.

Duty 2 Develop secure and supportive relationships with children and families as the key person for children in their care, advocating for those children.

Duty 3 Provide respectful and responsive physical and emotional care to children, promoting health and wellbeing.

Duty 4 Work with key individuals in children’s lives (for example parents, families, and carers) to improve all children’s outcomes and wellbeing.

Duty 5 Work in partnership with other organisations and agencies to support children’s learning, development, health and wellbeing.

Duty 6 Support the implementation of change to improve practice.

Duty 7 Initiate and engage in continuous professional development, underpinned by reflective practice.

Duty 8 Ensure compliance with child protection and safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.

Duty 9 Work in ways that promote and support equality, diversity, and the inclusion of all children, respecting their social and cultural context.

Duty 10 Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures.

Duty 11 Use technology to record and update information for example observations, assessments, reports, risk assessments, and safeguarding concerns.

Duty 12 Promote and engage in children’s play. Support all children to create and adapt the environment to reflect their interests and enable their learning and development.

Duty 13 Ensure legal requirements of statutory frameworks are met within policy, procedure, and practice.

More Information can be found at www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk
If this is you and you would like to join our wonderful school family then we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 04/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths

Desirable Qualifications

L2 or T level in childcare

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children in EYFS

For an informal discussion please contact:

We would encourage any prospective candidates to come and take a tour of school and meet our wonderful children and staff. Please contact the school office bursar@trinity.lancs.sch.uk to book an appointment.

Proposed Interview Date:

16/07/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.