Level 3
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Thornham St James Church of England Primary School
CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL · Royton Oldham
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- Pay
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 23 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 3 hours ago
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What you would do
The purpose of an early years educator apprentice is to create and maintain safe, and welcoming learning environments for the children. They are responsible to support in a group of Key Children with whom they will understand support and work with to provide fantastic learning opportunities
Day to day
- To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
- To be aware of Thornham St James C of E Primary School policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to.
- To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with safeguarding, child protection and whistle-blowing policies
- To understand child to staff ratio’s and ensure that these are maintained at all times
- To reflect on practices and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day
- To plan and set up a range of interesting activities
- To lead observations and the for the children and lead activities followed by observations for the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively - including sharing information for when needed to get the children the appropriate level of support if needed
- To develop genuine bonds with key children and support and monitor colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
- To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
- Early Years Educator level 3 standard
- Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard
- Tutor support via online platform
Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Working week
Monday to Friday (shifts tbc), 35 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 days.
What you need
- GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
- Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship
- Higher-level early years qualification available
Where
Royton Oldham, North West (OL2).
About CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
At Thornham St James, we are a happy, welcoming, and successful school, and we are proud of our achievements. We boast a history of educational excellence, based on firmly embedded Christian Values, lived out by every member of our community.
Our vision of ‘Journeying Together, We Shine’ Matthew 5:16 is reflected in all we do, enabling all our community to flourish.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Reference 2000061292.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 23 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 3 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?