Early Years Educator Apprentice (Level 3)

Tyndale Community School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JX

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 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: £16,780.00 Annually (Actual)

Early Years Educator Apprentice (Level 3) job summary

At Tyndale Community School, our vision of Empowering Every Pupil begins from the very earliest years. We are committed to creating a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to explore the world around them. Through positive relationships, play-based learning and high expectations, we support every child to develop confidence, curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

As an apprentice, you will be involved in helping to establish this exciting new provision from the beginning, contributing to high-quality early years experiences for children and families within our school community.

The Role

Working alongside qualified practitioners and the EYFS Lead, you will:

• Support the learning and development of children aged 3-4 years.

• Help plan and deliver engaging play-based activities that support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Promote children's wellbeing, independence and confidence.

• Observe, assess and record children's learning and development.

• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Support the creation of a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

• Develop your knowledge, skills and professional practice through training and workplace experience.

• Work as part of a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care and education for all children.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.

• Is caring, patient, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can work effectively as part of a team.

• Is organised, reliable and committed to professional development.

• Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations for all children.

• Meets the eligibility requirements for a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Training

The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, receiving dedicated training and support throughout their programme. Time will be allocated for off-the-job training in line with apprenticeship requirements.

In Return, We Offer:

• The opportunity to be part of establishing a brand-new nursery provision.

• A supportive and welcoming school community.

• High-quality mentoring from experienced practitioners and the EYFS Lead.

• A structured training programme leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• A caring ethos where staff wellbeing is valued.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a school-based nursery setting.

• The chance to make a real difference in children's early learning journeys.

Working Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Term Time Only

Safeguarding

Tyndale Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

Tyndale Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our school and in order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process.
All applicants are scrutinised to verify identity and academic or vocational qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will take part in an in-depth interview and will be asked to address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in employment in their application form this includes their employment history.
Disclosure and Barring Service and other pre-employment compliance checks will be undertaken.

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 Tyndale Community School

• School type: Free Schools, Christian, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 317 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tyndale Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tyndale-community-school

Tyndale Community School started in September 2013, making it one of the newest and bravest schools in Oxford. Next September marks the tenth year since our school was established and, after ten years of incredible growth and success, we look forward to the next phase of our journey.

As a school community which is defined by its Christian ethos, we are motivated in achieving our mission “to empower every student to achieve personal and academic success, resulting in ambitious goals being fulfilled for themselves and their community.” One parent exclaimed ‘This place is more than a school!’

Tyndale Community School is a vibrant and diverse school in East Oxford, which represents many ethnicities, nationalities, languages and socio-economic backgrounds. We are a two-form entry school of approximately 370 children with high levels of mobility as many families come to live, study or work in Oxford.

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