Early Years Apprentice

Malin Bridge Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4RH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10.80 - £10.80 Hourly

Early Years Apprentice job summary

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to join our Nursery team at Malin Bridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young children and eager to begin a career in early years education. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced practitioners to support the learning and development of children aged 3-5 in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Staff retention is exceptionally high at Malin Bridge, which reflects the investment we make in our people. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff so they feel valued and confident in providing the best possible care and education for our children.

Job description

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Specific duties and responsibilities

To work under the supervision of qualified early years staff to support the provision of a high-quality early education and care experience for children aged 3-5 years in the maintained nursery class. The apprentice will gain hands on experience while completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, contributing to the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and supporting the schools aims and values.

1.1 Supporting Children’s Learning and Development

Work with the nursery team to plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities following the EYFS.

Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development through positive relationships and play.

Observe and record children’s learning, contributing to assessments and next steps under the guidance of a qualified practitioner or teacher.

Promote children’s independence and curiosity through child-led and adult-led experiences.

Assist in creating an inviting, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment indoors and outdoors.

1.2 Safeguarding and Welfare

Follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children, including supporting toileting, hygiene, and mealtime routines.

Report any concerns or incidents promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

1.3 Supporting the Nursery Team

Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other staff to meet the needs of all children.

Participate in planning meetings, training, and school activities as appropriate.

Follow daily routines and take responsibility for tasks such as setting up activities and tidying learning areas.

Reflect on practice and seek guidance and feedback from supervisors to improve performance.

1.4 Communication and Partnership

Develop positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues.

Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all families feel valued.

Support effective communication between home and school under the direction of staff.

Uphold the school’s ethos, values, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

1.5 Training and Development

Undertake the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, delivered through a recognised training provider.

Attend off-the-job training sessions as required.

Complete all coursework, observations, and assessments within the apprenticeship timeframe.

Receive regular mentoring and support from school-based staff and the training provider.

Support for Trust/School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

• Take an active part in all key school events such as open evenings etc

• From time to time, to meet the needs of the school, you may be asked but not automatically expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The school will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work. Examples where this might be required are for example, relevant key school events such as Open Evenings, exam results days, trips, clubs, training etc.
• Assist with the clerical duties of the administration team as required from time to time and as appropriate to your role
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust/school
• Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required
• Ensure display boards and leaflet displays, etc are kept up to date and in good order as appropriate and required
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the level of the post, as may be determined after negotiation between management, the postholder and appropriate trade unions
• Team responsibilities - All Educational support staff are considered part of the overall support team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

Further Statement

The above duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Head of School/Principal.

The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with individuals, the Governing Body or Board of Trustees and/or Senior leadership team as required. Trade Union representation will be welcomed in any such discussions.

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

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

At Chorus Trust we are committed to the safeguarding of all our pupils, please visit our website to access our Safeguarding & Child Protection policy www.chorustrust.org/policies.

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 Malin Bridge Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 619 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Malin Bridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/malin-bridge-primary-school-sheffield

Malin Bridge is an extremely popular primary school and nursery providing education for 2–11-year-olds in the Northwest of Sheffield. Ofsted judged it to be an outstanding school in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

Everyone at Malin Bridge works collaboratively to ensure that all children are given every opportunity to enjoy learning and to thrive in a happy, stimulating, vibrant community. The school’s values of celebrating diversity, enquiring about the world and being aspirational underpin everything within the curriculum and beyond.

Malin Bridge Primary School is part of Chorus Education Trust. As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at Chorus. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
You can view the school website at: www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org

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