Early Years Apprentice Level 3

Burrowmoor Primary Academy, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9RP

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10.85 Hourly £16,079.00 annual salary

Early Years Apprentice Level 3 job summary

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join our growing nursery team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, collaborative environment while working towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

As part of our team, you will play an active role in supporting the learning, development, and care of our children aged 2-5, while learning from experienced practitioners and contributing to a high-quality early year’s provision.

About Our Setting

Our nursery is proudly attached to Burrowmoor Primary Academy, offering a unique and enriching learning environment. We place a strong emphasis on:

• Outdoor learning experiences
• A well-planned, child-centred curriculum
• Developing key learning dispositions to ensure children are fully prepared for their transition into Reception

We have strong links with the main school, ensuring continuity in planning, curriculum delivery, and expectations.

As part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, we also benefit from excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and collaborative working across settings.

What We Offer

A welcoming, supportive, and highly collaborative team

• Strong emphasis on teamwork, where every member of staff is valued and supported
• Opportunities to learn alongside experienced Early Years professionals
• Access to high-quality CPD through the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust
• A well-resourced environment with a focus on outdoor learning
• Dedicated time within working hours to complete your Level 3 apprenticeship

Essential Requirements

• A year or more experience of working within an Early Years setting and/or
• A Level 2 Early Years qualification with relevant experience
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to a collaborative environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to completing the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, play, and development in a safe and nurturing environment
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities
• Work closely with colleagues as part of a team-focused approach to ensure high-quality provision
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and families
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, stimulating learning environment

Professional Development

We offer high-quality CPD opportunities, collaboration with professionals across the Trust, and support, mentoring and development for ECTs and experienced teachers.

We can offer you:

• a happy school with enthusiastic children, with a passion for learning.
• a forward-thinking school, with a caring and supportive ethos, where staff, parents, governors and children’s well-being are a high priority.

• a friendly, inclusive and professional team who have many skills so ensure all our children are ready to learn and supported through their educational journey.
• a sense of fun and enjoyment in an environment where colleagues have a collaborative and supportive approach to all aspects of school life - team working is key and embraced by our staff.
• opportunities for continuous, high-quality professional development.
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme - free eye tests etc.
• please visit our website for more information - www.burrowmoor.net

Safeguarding Statement

Burrowmoor Primary Academy Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including identity, background, qualification and employment history checks, along with two professional references.

If you would like to visit the school to discuss the role prior to applying, we will be delighted to give you a tour. To make an appointment, please contact the office on 01354 652330 or email office@burrowmoor.cambs.sch.uk

Burrowmoor Primary Academy is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) specialising in the Primary sector.   We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.  The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates 15 schools. As such, joining our MAT means joining an organisation with an array of developmental and career opportunities.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Burrowmoor Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burrowmoor Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burrowmoor-primary-school-pe15-9rp

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