Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9AL

21 days remaining to apply

Start date details
3rd November 2025
Closing date
3 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
12 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £7.55 Hourly 37 hours a week, term time only plus 5 days. Hourly rate of £7.55 but will raise to the age of the apprentice after 12 months, if over 19 years of age.

Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

Start your career at St Michael’s C of E Primary School, where you’ll support our youngest children’s learning and development in an inspiring, nurturing and inclusive environment. You will work alongside experienced and highly skilled colleagues who are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their full potential, regardless of any barriers they may face. This practical role includes training towards a Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, helping you gain the skills and experience needed for a fulfilling future in early years education.

By undertaking an apprenticeship, you will be provided with full training to become a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You will be fully supported in the work place by the apprenticeship training provider (Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills,), the Trust Early Years Lead and the rest of the Early Years team. It is anticipated that you will need to attend a drop in session at at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 4QZ) one day a week.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and nurturing person who:

Has a good general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
Has a positive work ethic.
Is committed to working in a team environment.
Is nurturing, empathetic and dedicated to making a difference to young people’s lives.
Who prioritises safeguarding at every opportunity.

Your main duties would include, but are not restricted to:

Support EYFS staff in delivering high-quality early years education.
Implement and adhere to all safeguarding procedures and policies.
Assist with children's personal care, learning activities, and behaviour support.
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
Promote inclusion and independence among children.
Help prepare resources, displays, and maintain a safe learning environment.
Attend training and contribute to school life, trips, and meetings.
Support planning, assessment, and use of ICT in the classroom.
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies.

You will be completing the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills. This programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to support children's development in early years settings. Training is delivered through a blend of online learning and expert-led sessions, covering key topics such as child development, safeguarding, and play-based learning.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by experienced tutors with real-world early years’ experience. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in the class, working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship Standard

Drop-in training sessions will be take place weekly, at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 4QZ). Here you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Early Years Level 3 apprenticeship standards.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.