Summary
The Early Years Apprentice at our school plays a vital role in supporting the learning and development of our youngest pupils within the Foundation Stage. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and practical skills in early years education, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and relevant legislation.
Wage
£13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed. Term time only.
32 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Supporting Learning and Development:
* Provide learning programmes tailored to individual or groups of children, appropriate to their developmental stages and needs, in accordance with Early Years legislation and guidance
* Assist in planning and delivering stimulating activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
Supervision and Environment Management:
* Supervise designated areas or rooms within the early years setting, managing the ratio of children to adults to ensure safety and effective learning
* Maintain a high-quality environment that is safe, welcoming, and conducive to learning, ensuring all health and care needs of pupils are met
* Ensure resources and equipment are used appropriately, cleaned, and stored safely
Communication and Partnership with Parents/Carers:
* Communicate regularly with parents and carers, sharing information about children’s progress and developmental needs in a sensitive and professional manner
* Promote positive relationships between the setting and the wider community, supporting the school’s inclusive ethos
Teamwork and Inclusion:
* Work collaboratively with the early years team to provide a consistent, high-quality provision that reflects the school’s values of respect, inclusion, and care for all pupils
* Encourage positive self-image and respect for diversity, supporting children and families regardless of cultural heritage, race, religious beliefs, disability, or gender
Health, Safety, and Compliance:
* Follow all health and safety policies and procedures rigorously, adhering to legislative and organisational guidance
* Understand and comply with all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, reporting any concerns or non-compliance immediately to management
Promotion of the Setting:
Actively promote the early years setting to parents and the community, contributing to the school’s reputation as a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment
Self-awareness and Professional Responsibility:
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of own role and areas of responsibility within the team
* Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Where you'll work
Walnut Grove
Redcar
TS10 3PG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
* Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
* Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
* Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
* Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
* Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
* Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
* Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
* Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
* Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
* Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
* Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
* Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
* Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
* Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
* Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
* Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
* Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
* Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
* Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
* Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
* Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
* Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
* Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
* Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
* Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
* Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
* Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
* Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
* Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
* Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
* Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
* Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
* Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
* Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
* Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
* Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
* Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Training schedule
* Level 3 Early Years Educator at Redcar & Cleveland College
* Functional skills maths and English, if required
More training information
* For this apprenticeship, you can either complete the training all on the job with the employer or attend college one day a week
* You also have the option of a hybrid approach, where you can attend on occasion
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A*-C/9-4)
* Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Health & Safety awareness
* Responsible
* Reliable
* Willingness to learn
* Respectful
* Time management
* Able to develop
Other requirements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a paramount responsibility at John Emmerson Batty Primary School. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will:
* Always uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare and safety of all pupils.
* Be vigilant in recognising signs of abuse, neglect, or emotional distress in young children and report concerns immediately to the designated safeguarding lead (DSL).
* Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in all interactions.
* Participate in safeguarding training as required and contribute to creating a safe, nurturing environment where all pupils feel secure and valued.
Your role supports the school’s commitment to providing a secure, inclusive setting where every pupil’s wellbeing is prioritised.