Apprentice Early Years Practitioner Ref. TV17026

County Bridge Primary School,

APPRENTICE - EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER LEVEL 2 Rate of Pay: The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £8.00 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over AFTER completing their first year. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training completed as part of their apprenticeship.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice with effect from January 2027 or earlier if possible for 35 hours per week plus five Inset Days. The post is term time only and for a fixed term contract of 15 months.

The successful candidate will support children in our Nursery and Reception classes (aged 2–4 years), helping to create a nurturing, stimulating and engaging learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. It is essential that you have excellent English and Mathematics skills and a real passion for wanting all children to achieve their very best.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a genuine passion for working with young children and helping them achieve their full potential
• is proactive, enthusiastic and motivated to make a positive difference to children's learning and development
• can contribute to creating a vibrant, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• is caring, reliable and willing to go the extra mile for our pupils and school community
• can support and enhance the culture of teamwork within the school community

In return we can promise:

• a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team
• well-behaved, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy school and are eager to learn
• high-quality training and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship
• supportive governors and parents
• additional professional development opportunities alongside your apprenticeship training provided by Juniper Education

Are you the person we are looking for? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check, references and all other relevant pre-employment checks. Application packs are available from the school office. For further information, please contact Miss Crombie, School Business Manager, on 01922 720718. Closing date: 2nd November 2026 by 12 noon.