Early Years Apprentice

The Langley Heritage Primary, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8EQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Jan 2026

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 February 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: £8.00 - £12.71 Hourly £8.00 for 16-18 year olds, £12.71 for 18 and over (rate from 1 April 2026)

Early Years Apprentice job summary

A level 3 Early Years Apprentice is a great opportunity whether you are starting your career or looking for a change in career. You will work alongside our dedicated nursery team to learn about early childhood development through practical experience, training though an apprenticeship program and off the job training.

You will be a key member of the team and undertake duties as follows:

• Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children
• Play alongside and with children to support their play
• Supporting children’s creative and imaginative experiences
• Maintaining development records on key children
• Supervising children at rest times and at mealtimes
• Contributing to and promoting health and safety
• Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times
• Working closely with parents and providing feedback on their child

This position would suit a candidate with an outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Total of 40 hours a week falling between 7.30am and 6.00pm, Monday - Friday over 50 weeks of the year. 16-18 years old will not be required to work over 8 hours per day.

We would consider a term time only apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Our school & nursery

• An inclusive and welcoming school, with a strong sense of community
• Oversubscribed - 99.5% of parents would recommend the school to others vs national average of 84%
• A strong and inspirational team who always put children first “Staff are as one, loyal, committed and very effective in their roles so that children make excellent progress” Chair of Trust
• Part of the Arbib Education Trust - our friendly, three-school trust provide access to unique resources, support, networking opportunities and career progression/leadership

Our perks

The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matters to us. Here’s some of our wide-ranging benefits:

• 6 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays, inclusive of a 2 week shut down period over the Christmas and New Year period
• Work-life balance - innovative approach to providing flexibility around how, when and where you work with our ‘Extra Flex’ scheme, as well as subsidised social activities
• Ways to save -including staff discounts, a world class pension, contribution towards private healthcare
• Healthy body and mind- free gym, free tea, coffee, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, Employee Assistance Programme with professional counselling and wellbeing resources
• Relaxing spaces - a café style staff room
• Free on-site parking - our spacious site means you can always park
• Generous funding for personal development - to support our learning culture and further your qualifications

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

At The Langley Heritage Primary Academy, our pupils' well-being, health and safety are at the forefront of all we do. As such, all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
As a supportive community, children know to share any concerns with staff. Parents and carers are welcome to read our policy, which is available on our website or via the school office.

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 The Langley Heritage Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 528 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Langley Heritage Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-langley-heritage-primary

The Langley Heritage Primary is a 2-form entry primary school situated in Langley, Berkshire, for children aged 3-11. We are part of the Arbib Education Trust, which comprises three schools, including a secondary school and another primary school.
We are a vibrant and exciting school, and we believe that in everything we do, children and people can impact change. That belief in a positive change is the most powerful tool we can hope to give our children, whether that is to change their own lives, the lives of others or many of us. Holding that close to what we do has a powerful impact.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Slough and Berkshire