Early Years Apprentice

You will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of their youngest pupils within the Foundation Stage and Blossom Tree Nursery. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and practical skills in early years education, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant legislation.

What you’ll do at work

Working within a diverse and supportive team, the Early Years Apprentice will help nurture positive self-image and holistic development in children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and pupils with special educational needs. This role supports New Marske’s vision of inclusion, high expectations, and community engagement, ensuring every child’s potential is realised in a calm, productive, and welcoming setting.

Supporting Learning and Development

• Provide learning programmes tailored to individual or groups of children, appropriate to their developmental stages and needs, in accordance with Early Years legislation and guidance.
• Assist in planning and delivering stimulating activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Supervision and Environment Management

• Supervise designated areas or rooms within the early years setting, managing the ratio of children to adults to ensure safety and effective learning.
• Maintain a high-quality environment that is safe, welcoming, and conducive to learning, ensuring all health and care needs of pupils are met.
• Ensure resources and equipment are used appropriately, cleaned, and stored safely.

Communication and Partnership with Parents/Carers

• Communicate regularly with parents and carers, sharing information about children’s progress and developmental needs in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Promote positive relationships between the setting and the wider community, supporting the school’s inclusive ethos.

Teamwork and Inclusion

• Work collaboratively with the early years team to provide a consistent, high-quality provision that reflects the school’s values of respect, inclusion, and care for all pupils.
• Encourage positive self-image and respect for diversity, supporting children and families regardless of cultural heritage, race, religious beliefs, disability, or gender.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures rigorously, adhering to legislative and organisational guidance.
• Understand and comply with all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, reporting any concerns or non-compliance immediately to management.

Promotion of the Setting

Actively promote the early years setting to parents and the community, contributing to the school’s reputation as a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Self-awareness and Professional Responsibility

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of own role and areas of responsibility within the team.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Hours 

33 hours 45 minutes a week – Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, with one staff meeting up until 4:45pm on a Wednesday.

Your training plan

• Level 3 Early Years Educator at Redcar & Cleveland College.
• Functional skills Maths and English, if required.

More training information

This apprenticeship will be all on the job, you won’t need to attend college throughout.

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/9-4)
• Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Knowledge of EYFS
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Supports inclusion & equality
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Responsible
• Reliable
• Willing to learn
• Respectful

Other requirements

New Marske Primary School is committed to the continuous professional growth of its staff. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will receive structured training and mentoring to develop your skills and knowledge in early years education. This role offers the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications, practical experience, and the foundation for a career in education. The school’s inclusive ethos and supportive environment encourage ongoing learning aligned with the school’s vision and values, fostering a culture of reflective practice and personal development.

About this company

New Marske Primary School aspires to provide a safe learning environment in which everyone feels a sense of belonging. Learners are encouraged to have high expectations for endeavour and are helped to develop the skills and qualities to succeed in their learning journey. Core Aims and Values To encourage and support everyone to believe in their ability to succeed. To provide a safe environment in which everyone is able to learn. To develop an inclusive, welcoming community in which everyone belongs. To help learners to become independent and take responsibility for their learning. To create a learning community in which relationships are unconditionally positive, respectful and genuine. To provide a carefully planned, balanced and differentiated curriculum. To inspire learners to be risk taking, resilient and resourceful. To have fun when learning. To recognise, value and develop individual strengths and aptitudes. To instil a lifelong love of learning. To develop positive and effective partnerships with all stakeholders and the wider community. To encourage all learners to have high expectations for economic success and well being.

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Where you’ll work

Birkdale Rd
New Marske
Redcar
TS11 8BN