Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy

Walsall (WS6 7JQ)

Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 August 2025

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Summary

Kickstart your career in education as an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy! Work in our vibrant nursery, support young children’s development, gain hands-on experience, and earn while you learn in a friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Wage

£12,170.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8:45am- 3:35pm

31 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of children in our nursery. Working alongside experienced staff, you’ll help create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Each day will bring new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Your typical tasks may include:

  • Supporting children with daily routines, play-based learning, and personal care
  • Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging activities
  • Observing and recording children’s progress to support their development

You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, all within a friendly and supportive school community.

Where you'll work

Saredon Road
Cheslyn Hay
Walsall
WS6 7JQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Training schedule

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Early Years Educator Level 3
  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
  • You will attend Cannock College, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A*- C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is a thriving and inclusive school located in Staffordshire, part of the Future Generation Trust. Guided by the vision "Every Child Matters, Every Day Counts," the academy is committed to nurturing inquisitive minds and helping every child reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its vibrant learning environment, strong community ethos, and high standards of behaviour and achievement. With a focus on resilience, respect, and lifelong learning, Cheslyn Hay provides a safe, supportive, and inspiring place for children to grow and succeed.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Teaching assistant role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

03004562424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337626.

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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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