Nursery Assistant Apprentice

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Blackpool (FY2 0AJ)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 June 2026

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Summary

Kick start your nursery career with our Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. Enhance your skills, gain valuable experience, and brighten children's lives. Apply now to take the next step in your nursery education journey.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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After the first 12 months you will be paid the National Minimum Wage for you age if aged 19 over. Pay is pro- rata as the role is 39 weeks per year.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (option of working at after school club in addition).

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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 Educator Level 3 Apprentice, your day revolves around providing nurturing care and fostering the development of young children. You'll:

  • Plan and implement engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, catering to children's individual needs and interests
  • Facilitate play-based learning experiences to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development, encouraging curiosity and exploration
  • Maintain a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and promoting a nurturing atmosphere for children's growth
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment conducive to learning and collaboration
  • Conduct observations and assessments to track children's progress, using this information to inform future planning and provide personalised support
  • Participate in team meetings and professional development sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge, staying updated on best practices in early years education
  • Your typical day as an apprentice will be dynamic and rewarding, filled with meaningful interactions and opportunities for growth as you play a vital role in shaping the futures of young children

Where you'll work

Devonshire Road
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0AJ

Training

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

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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

The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training who they will meet with regularly via Teams.

Requirements

Essential 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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

DBS check.

About this employer

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, vibrant, and faith‑filled community where every child is known, valued, and nurtured. Guided by our mission, “Doing our best for God,” we are committed to educating the whole child - academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Our Catholic ethos shapes every aspect of school life, ensuring that children grow in confidence, compassion, and a deep sense of belonging.

 

As proud members of The Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust, we work closely with our partner schools to share expertise, strengthen professional practice, and provide the very best opportunities for our pupils. Collaboration is central to who we are: staff benefit from strong networks, high‑quality training, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

 

Our curriculum is broad, ambitious, and rooted in Gospel values. We aim to inspire curiosity, develop resilience, and foster a lifelong love of learning. Alongside academic excellence, we place great importance on pastoral care, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

 

St Bernadette’s is a place where children are encouraged to discover their gifts, celebrate their achievements, and grow into thoughtful, responsible individuals who make a positive difference in the world. Staff joining our school become part of a dedicated, caring team united by a shared purpose: to help every child flourish and truly do their best for God.

https://www.st-bernadette.blackpool.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

It is hoped but not guaranteed that a full offer of employment can be provided at the end of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Louisa Barby

Apprenticeshiprecruitment@hoet.co.uk

01788568425

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034396.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)