Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Shotley Bridge Primary School

The successful candidate will be passionate about offering children an environment that encourages them to love learning and promotes our school values. You will work alongside our large school team to provide a high standard of physical, intellectual, social and emotional care in our welcoming and stimulating environment.

What you'll do

• Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
• Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through play based learning
• Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
• Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
• Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and underwear
• Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

After the apprenticeship

There is potential for the successful applicant to obtain a permanent position at the school if they fulfil the requirements of the role and are successful in completing their apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Strong work ethic
• Keen to listen,learn & develop
• Caring and empathetic nature
• Enthusiastic

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Things to consider

Candidates must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About the employer

Shotley Bridge Primary School is an inclusive village school situated close to the Durham and Northumberland border. They have Pre-School children up to Y6 split over two sites.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.

37 hours per week.

30-minute lunch each day.

Term time only.

• Start date: 4 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year