EARLY YEARS APPRENTICE

Location

Federation of Duke Street & Highfield Nursery Schools, PR6 0SL

Summary

The governors of the Federation of Duke Street and Highfield Nursery Schools are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Level 3 apprentice Early Years educator to join our team. We would like someone who has a passion for working with children, is willing to learn and enjoys working as part of a team. The post will initially be to work with our children aged 2-3 years old.

If appointed, you will be part of a team of teaching assistants and teachers who share a commitment to providing the best possible education, to all of the students at Duke Street & Highfield Nursery Schools. The job is extremely rewarding, as you know you are making a difference to the lives of the young children you are working with.

Post details:

Based: Initially to start at Highfield Nursery School but required to work across the federation

Hours per week: 30 hours (our setting is open 7:30-5:30pm and shift patterns will be set up within our opening hours)

Weeks per year: 39 weeks

Contract length: duration of apprenticeship course, with the possibility of this being extended.  

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis and will be in line with apprenticeship pay.

Please note: As part of our safeguarding and recruitment procedures, we may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates using publicly available information. This is to help identify any incidents or issues that may be relevant to your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
A DBS clearance and two successful references will be required.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 02/10/2025

Essential Qualifications

English GCSE C/4 or above or Equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Maths GCSE C/4 or above or Equivalent

Essential Experience

Ability to relate well to children

Ability to work as part of a team

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Desirable Experience

Ability to make effective use of ICT

For an informal discussion please contact:

Claire Bland

Proposed Interview Date:

16/10/2025 

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.