Nursery Educator Apprentice

Willowdown Primary School, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 May 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £7.54 per hour

Nursery Educator Apprentice job summary

Willowdown Primary School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Educator Apprentice to join our team. This will involve attending college one day per week. This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for supporting pupils within the Nursery. You will help bring our innovative curriculum to life, as you maintain good order and discipline, engage pupils of all abilities to reach their full potential. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Willowdown

Willowdown Primary School, in Bridgwater, is a growing and ambitious school with a modern approach to education. It is known for its caring community, strong focus on wellbeing, and creative curriculum that supports every child’s academic and personal growth.

Willowdown Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven ability for self-study

• Has the ability to work effectively with a range of people and children

• Has good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above)

• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Willowdown, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:

Closing date: 12th April 2026

Interviews: will be held shortly after the close date

Role information:

Contract Type: Fixed until the end of the Apprenticeship

Start date: 05/05/2026

Work Pattern – Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, which includes 1 day at college, term time only.

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

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 Willowdown Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willowdown Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willowdown-primary-school

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