Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WPS/18188
Location
Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£10,152.00 Annually (Actual)
Hours / Weeks: 30 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Closing Date
9:00am, 25th Feb 2026
Start Date
20/04/2026
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s) Monday, 2nd March 2026
About this Role
Woodfield Primary School is looking to appoint a passionate, hardworking and driven Apprentice Early Years Educator to join their outstanding nursery team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance.
In this role you will be working under the direction of nursery teachers and senior staff to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children and to maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Under the overall direction of the Headteacher you will play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the nursery and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. You will carry out all the professional duties of an Early Years Educator as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school. You will need to be committed and driven to want the very best from every child and be an outstanding member of our school community. You will be supported within your role by the school and the apprenticeship provider.
This Apprenticeship covers various areas including:
* Supporting child development
* Safeguarding and child protection
* Promoting positive behaviour
* Engaging with families
* Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
* Supporting play and learning activities.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
* Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
* Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
* Functional Skills in Maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
* You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out
* Training days will be provided by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance.
The Apprenticeship duration is 15 months, offering apprentices hands-on experience and practical knowledge in various aspects of early years education, including child development, safeguarding, behaviour management, family engagement, and creating a safe learning environment.
There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship across the Learning Academies Trust, for the right candidate.
About the School
Woodfield Primary and Nursery is a one form entry school, for children between 2 and 12 years old, in the heart of the Whitleigh community. We have a fantastically committed team of staff who are supportive, compassionate and driven to achieve the very best for the children in our care. At Woodfield, we use a relational approach in all our provision and practices to ensure that the environment is welcoming, inclusive and that everyone feels valued. We also have a wonderful outside space that enables us to provide a range of opportunities to enhance the learning.
The Woodfield Way are the building blocks that represent all the areas that we believe are essential to support children to be successful.
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes that would bring additional strengths to our team to ensure that children are ready to learn, aim high and achieve success we would love to hear from you.
About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust's mission is:
Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children
As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.
Further information about the position can be found in the attached document.
To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
For any questions about the apprenticeship please contact