APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER LEVEL 3

Location

Accrington Lee Royd Nursery School, Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2LH (87 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231725
School website: www.leeroydnursery.co.uk

Summary

There is a shortage of childcare workers across the country, we have spent a great deal of time building a highly skilled and reliable workforce here at Lee Royd Nursery School.  We are looking to upskill future childcare workers, who have an ambition to work within the Early Years.  We are a Lancashire County Council maintained nursery school, with a Good Ofsted.  

Core tasks:

Under the teacher’s clear guidance, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs and to establish positive relationship with pupils.

Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks.

To meet the needs of pupil(s) in relation to welfare, hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.

Assist with movement around the school environment and during school activities

Assist in the development of independent social skills.

Assist in the supervision of set tasks and integrated therapy for an individual/small group of pupils.

Full induction to work will be provided by the Head teacher, online e-learning via Astute on basic H & S modules will be required.  Safeguarding and Child Protection training will be provided. The apprentice will be allocated a mentor from our SLT to assist them through their apprenticeship and required training.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Willingness to complete Level 3 apprenticeship in a timely manner (24 months) 

Maths / English Level 2

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 Childcare

For an informal discussion please contact:

01254 231725

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.