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Ref 197073
Number of Posts 1
Grade £7.55 per hour .
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2025 to 31/08/2027) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 15/07/2025.
Location
St Anne's Copp Church Of England Primary School, Great Eccleston, Copp Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZN (169 on roll)

Tel: 01995 670969
School website: www.coppschool.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking a motivated, caring, and enthusiastic Apprentice Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant, Reception / pre-school team within a warm and welcoming primary school environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with young children to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Early Years Educator qualification

The successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences, tailored to the individual needs of children aged 3–5 years. You will be guided and supported by experienced practitioners and take part in all aspects of daily early years school life.

As an apprentice, you will be working full time at St. Anne's Copp School and Preschool. The role will be as an Early Year’s Childcare Apprenticeship. You will be employed for 30 hours.

Training is provided and this will take up 20% of these hours (one day).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum or any age-appropriate alternate curriculum

  • Assist in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment

  • Lead and Engage in play and learning activities with children, promoting development across all areas

  • Help with the observation and recording of children’s progress and contribute to planning next steps

  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

  • Support daily routines, including snack time, toileting, and outdoor play

  • Attend training sessions and complete coursework towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

  • Adhere to school policies


    • What We Offer: 

    • A supportive and experienced team to help you grow and succeed

    • A high-quality training programme delivered by an accredited training provider

    • Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment

    • A welcoming school community committed to the development of every child and adult


      This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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

    Grade 4/C or above on Maths and English


    Desirable Experience

    • A willingness to undertake relevant childcare qualifications in the future (preferred).

    • Passion to deliver high quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities.

    • An understanding of child safeguarding.

    • Ability to develop relationships and communication with parents and carers


    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: The Headteacher c/o the School.
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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