Early Years Practitioner Apprentice – Level 2

Freckleton Church of England Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1PJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Duration of the apprenticeship in the first instance with possible job offer for the right candidiate
• Hourly rate: £8.00 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with young children.

Is kind, patient, reliable and enthusiastic.

Works well as part of a team.

Is willing to learn and develop professionally.

Has good communication skills.

Is committed to supporting the Christian ethos and values of our school.

Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming and supportive school community.

A nurturing and forward-thinking Early Years setting.

High-quality mentoring and professional development.

The opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while working in school.

A positive team where staff wellbeing is valued.

While there is no guarantee of a role at the end of the apprenticeship, support and guidance will be provided throughout the programme to help the successful candidate develop their skills and future career opportunities.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Freckleton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Freckleton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: k.gilmartin@freckleton.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01772632350
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/freckleton-church-of-england-primary-school

A Voluntary Aided Primary School in the Diocese of Blackburn.

Arranging a visit to Freckleton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.gilmartin@freckleton.lancs.sch.uk.

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