EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST

Warrington (WA3 5LZ)

Closes on Friday 23 January 2026

Posted on 18 December 2025

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Summary

A level 3 Early Years Educator apprentice based in the EYFS provision of Glazebury CE Primary.

Wage

£14,134 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 36 hours, exact working hours TBC

36 hours a week

Start date

Friday 30 January 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

Glazebury Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant (EYFS Nursery Assistant Apprentice) to complete the following tasks:

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL:

  • Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
  • Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
  • Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
  • Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
  • Supported by Total People to gain relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications to gain an Early years Educator apprenticeship that aligns with Department for Education for Full and relevant at Level 3. (To count within the ratios at level 3, staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English)

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER:

  • Provide minimal clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying)
  • Assist with the display of children's work
  • Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment under the supervision of the teacher
  • Contribute to lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
  • Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
  • Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
  • Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested - may be deleted if not appropriate to school need
  • Administer and assess routine primary tests and accurately record achievement/progress
  • Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
  • Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents under teacher's supervision

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM:

  • Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs
  • Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development
  • Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
  • Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support e.g. curriculum/SEN specialism
  • Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

Where you'll work

Warrington Road
Glazebury
Warrington
WA3 5LZ

Training

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

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

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

  • Practical Experience: Apprentices will work within an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision at school, supporting the delivery of agreed learning activities and programmes, adapting to individual pupil needs and learning styles
  • Core Skills Development: Apprentices will gain experience in supporting literacy and numeracy programmes, using ICT in learning activities, and providing specialist support for curriculum and SEN needs
  • Professional Practice: The programme emphasises building positive relationships with children, promoting inclusion, self-esteem, and independence, and supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans
  • Teamwork and Communication: Apprentices will develop strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to lesson planning, classroom management, and liaising with parents and carers
  • Qualification Achievement: Apprentices will be supported to achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, which is recognised as a full and relevant qualification by the Department for Education. To count within the ratios at Level 3, staff must also have a suitable Level 2 qualification in English. At the end of the programme, apprentices will undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA). If successful, they will be awarded the full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, enabling them to work independently within early years settings and progress in their career

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

How will you plan to get to work each day to ensure you arrive on time? What interests you in this role?

About this employer

We are looking for a committed individual to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

After this apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant within EYFS setting (Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship).

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005720.

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Closes on Friday 23 January 2026