Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice
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Company: Middlethorpe Primary Academy
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Location: Cleethorpes, DN35 9PY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000030460
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Application Deadline Date: 24/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch).
Brief Description
Support children’s learning and development within a warm and nurturing primary academy environment. Working alongside teaching staff, the apprentice will help deliver engaging early years activities, support pupils’ wellbeing and development, and promote the academy values of kindness, responsibility and pride.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Early Years Educator
- A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
- Functional skills in Maths and English*if applicable
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated work based trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. This Apprenticeship is delivered wholly in the workplace, the successful candidate will not need to attend any weekly sessions at the Grimsby Institute unless Maths or English is required as part of the Apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
- Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and further enhanced industry based training
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Vacancy Detail
- Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Assist teachers and staff in delivering engaging, creative and age-appropriate learning activities
- Help create a warm, safe and inclusive learning environment where children feel valued and supported
- Encourage children’s social, emotional, physical and communication development through play and structured activities
- Support children on an individual and small group basis to help them achieve their learning goals
- Observe children’s progress and contribute towards assessments, learning journals and development records
- Promote positive behaviour and support children in developing confidence, independence and self-esteem
- Prepare classroom resources, learning materials and activities to support daily teaching and learning
- Support children during routines including mealtimes, outdoor learning, transitions and educational visits
- Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers and academy staff
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, equality and confidentiality procedures at all times
- Promote the academy values of kindness, responsibility and pride in all aspects of the role
- Attend training, complete apprenticeship coursework and work towards achieving the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
Other Information
Prior to applying please ensure you are able to get to and from this workplace within the operating hours
Please be aware as the first part of the process you will be asked to complete a Learner Form and online assessments in English and Maths. You will receive one to one Information, Advice and Guidance with one of the Learner Engagement Team