Level 3 Early Years Educator - Apprenticeship

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6EE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8.00 Hourly

Level 3 Early Years Educator - Apprenticeship job summary

Job advert for Early Years Foundation Stage Apprenticeship

Join St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is a welcoming and vibrant primary school situated in Tunstall, Stoke on Trent. As a 1.5 form entry Catholic school and currently hold a Good rating from our most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023. Our school community is built on strong Catholic values, fostering a nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

Apprentice in the Early Years Foundation Stage - Level 3 Early Years Educator

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Opportunity

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice. This role provides a fantastic pathway to develop your skills while supporting young children in their early learning and development within a nurturing, faith-led school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning, play, and development of children in the Early Years setting, helping them build strong foundations for future learning.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Provide pastoral care to promote children’s wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and experienced practitioners to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Support the observation, assessment, and recording of children’s progress.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience alongside structured training, enabling you to gain a recognised Level 3 qualification while making a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

Hours

• 30 hours per week
• 6 hours per day

Start Date

• September 2026

Essential Skills & Experience

• A genuine interest in working with young children in an early years setting.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance from experienced practitioners.
• Basic understanding of child development or a desire to gain knowledge through training.

Desirable Qualities

• Warm, patient, and nurturing approach when working with young children.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to engage and support children’s learning through play.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to completing the apprenticeship programme.
• Commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive early years environment.

Benefits & CPD Opportunities

• Full support to achieve your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification through structured training and on-the-job learning.
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in early childhood education.
• Opportunities to progress within the Trust and develop your career in education and childcare.
• Dedicated support from a mentor and experienced staff throughout your apprenticeship journey.
• Supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, development, and career growth.
• Collaborative working environment within a welcoming Catholic school community.

Why Join St Wilfrid's?

• A school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Part of St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, offering wider networking and development opportunities.

Visits encouraged: Email lbirkin@stwilfridsnewman.co.uk or call 01782 235676 to arrange.
Closing Date: Friday 19th June 12pm

Interviews: Wednesday 24th June

This post is offered under a Catholic Education Service Contract and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. St Wilfrid’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-catholic-primary-school

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