APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR LEVEL 3

Job description

Location: St John's Catholic Primary School, L40 7RAChapel LaneTel: 01704 893523School website: www.burscough.lancs.sch.uk

Summary: St John's Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an Apprentice Early Years Educator to provide teaching and learning support within our Early Years team. The post is an apprenticeship, so will include self and supported study alongside the working day. East Lancashire Learning Group (formerly Nelson & Colne College) will be your academic support and will visit you and assess you throughout your course. The successful candidate will be working across our EYFS department with children aged between 3 and 5 years.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the teacher and the team in a collaborative way to develop the children's knowledge and understanding of the world.

Create a safe environment for learning.

Assist with the delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and its differentiation amongst pupils.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE in Maths and English (minimum grade C/grade 4)

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

Essential Experience

Has recent, relevant experience of working with EYFS aged children

Desirable Experience

Able to build excellent relationships with children, staff and parents

Is calm, patient and nurturing

Is resilient, committed and flexible

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Eligibility: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and are a Disability Confident employer. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed, subject to individual school decision.

Closing date: 08/06/2026 at 12 noon. Please note that CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burscough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English