apply online icon EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

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Number of Posts 1
Grade Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (asap to completion) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 17/10/2025.
Location
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church Of England Primary School, Hall Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 5UG (78 on roll)

Tel: 01704 892375
School website: lathomparkprimary.co.uk
Summary
🌟 Apprentice Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) 🌟

Ormskirk Lathom Park CE Primary School

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice (Level 2) to join our dedicated team in our mixed-age nursery and Reception provision (ages 2–5).

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a caring and supportive school environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

The role involves learning through practical experience, working alongside skilled practitioners, and contributing to a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.

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.


Essential Qualifications
  • This is a Level 2 Apprenticeship post. You will receive full training and support to achieve your qualification while gaining hands-on experience.
  • A commitment to completing the apprenticeship training and coursework.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
  • First Aid knowledge (training will be provided if not already held).
    • Essential Experience
  • A genuine interest in working with young children
  • A kind, patient, and caring attitude.
  • A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
  • Good communication skills.
  • The ability to work as part of a team.
  • A person who is reliable and committed.
    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working with children already (e.g. volunteering, babysitting, nursery/school placement)
  • A knowledge of safeguarding and child development.


    • 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: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@lathompark.lancs.sch.uk
    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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