The role
EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Duration: 18 to 21 Months to obtain qualification
Hours per week: 36 hours over 5 days (Monday to Friday)
Working weeks: Term Time only 38 weeks per year
Working times to be agreed (variations between 7:30am and 5:15pm)
About the apprenticeship
Glazebury Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant (EYFS Nursery Assistant Apprentice) to complete the following tasks:
To support staff in the setting, care for the children in line with the settings policies and procedures and alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
To follow all safeguarding practices in line with settings policy and practice
The role will include supporting staff to ensure the health and safety of the children at all times
Providing stimulating activities to encourage children's development and learning
To learn and develop skills and practices associated and expected of a teaching assistant within a school setting with particular focus on EYFS
Supported by Total People to gain relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications to gain an Early years
Educator apprenticeship that aligns with Department for Education for Full and relevant at Level 3.
(To count within the ratios at level 3, staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English.)
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a good knowledge of child development, safeguarding, health & safety and the EYFS framework required.
Initial assessment in English and Maths to show working at Level 1 (minimum).
In secure employment actively working in a key person role.
IT access, including access to the internet and a device to use to access online learning courses and produce assignments via an electronic portfolio (OneFile). Access will be required in the workplace and in the learner’s own time.
Future Prospects:
To be employed as a Level 3 (Level 2) Practitioner and potential of fulltime employment for the right candidate
Qualifications required:
A level 1 Qualification in childcare is desirable. GCSE math and English desirable but training can be given to support these if required
A level 2 Qualification in childcare is desirable. GCSE math and English desirable but training can be given to support these if required
Skills required:
Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
We require a motivated individual who is looking to pursue a career in childcare or further their career in this sector
Personal qualities:
Kind / Caring
Motivated and proactive
Genuine interest in this career path is essential
Key dates
Closing Date for applications: Friday 23 January 2026 at 12 noon
Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS Certificate with a barred-list check and receipt of satisfactory references from at least 2 employers, one of whom must be your most recent employer. Satisfactory completion of a medical check/questionnaire.
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
How to apply
Please refer to our school website for job pack - job description, personal specification, application form, child protection policy and staff code of conduct.
Telephone school on 01925 949404
Or
Total People on or call: 0161 674 4750
For more information regarding the apprenticeship, contact Total People.