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Early Years Apprentice Level 3

Melbourne Primary School · York · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£14,227 a year
Hours
32 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
9 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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The successful candidate with be joining a well-established team and become a key cog in the units' workings.

In our early years setting you will be expected to complete daily tasks such as...

  • setting up activities to enhance pupils' skills and knowledge;
  • lead and support in play situations,
  • developing oracy skills  
  • complete developmental observations.
  • be involved in the pupil's self-care, including supporting with toileting and handwashing, and eating.

On an average daily you will be ensuring the room is safe and ready for the pupils. You will support the children with the daily jobs including sorting shoes, coats and handing in books, water bottles etc when needed.

You will lead or support planned activities, such as painting, junk modelling, modelling correct play in the role play, ensuring the children are playing appropriately and extending oracy and developing turn taking skills.

You will be asked to supervise indoor and outdoor activities as well as sharing stories, poems etc to develop a love of reading with our pupils.

During focused sessions you will be support the teacher or nursery nurse, following their lead and supporting specific children.

At snack and lunchtimes, you will assist the children with toileting and handwashing. You will help setting up for snack and lunch as well as supervising children eating.

 

Your training

Apprentices will typically attend York College on a day release for the duration of the apprenticeship and work with their employer for the remainder of their contracted hours. During their time in college, apprentices will work towards developing their knowledge, skills and behaviours, and at work will consolidate their on-programme learning with the support of their employer. An assessor will visit the workplace every 8-10 weeks to discuss and monitor progress on the apprenticeship in conjunction with the employer.

Where it leads

Potential permanent position.

About Melbourne Primary School

Melbourne Primary School provides a safe and stimulating learning environment to nurture the personal development of our children and where children are happy, enjoy learning and develop positive relationships with others.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • Level 2 Diploma Early Years (grade Pass) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Melbourne, York, YO42 4QE

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