Early Years Teaching Assistant apprentice

Brenzett CEP School

Romney Marsh (TN29 9UA)

Closes in 9 days (Saturday 10 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 September 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and passionate Early Years Apprentice to join our new nursery team. We want to create an outstanding provision which prepares our children with all the skills and knowledge they will need to be successful when they join the school.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Please note this is a term time only role so you will receive a pro-rata amount of the advertised annual salary. 

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

Join Our New Nursery Team– Early Years Practitioner Wanted.

Brenzett Primary School have recently opened a brand‑new nursery and are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to help shape something special from the very beginning. 

Ideally we are seeking a Level 2 practitioner seeking to train to a Level 3 standard in Early Years alongside an experienced and supportive team. You should be a passionate Nursery Nurse or Early Years Teaching Assistant who is committed to giving children the very best start in life.

We need an Apprentice who is self-motivated, willing to learn and flexible who will work alongside our experienced Nursery Teacher and TA. You will be willing to learn on the job and get stuck in, and should be prepared to put your learning straight into practise in our beautiful new nursery setting.

Safeguarding our children is our highest priority, so you should be firmly committed to this at all times. A kind and caring personality is also essential, and an understanding of early childhood development and learning is highly desirable. 

What we’re looking for:

  • A commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing
  • A strong understanding of the EYFS framework 
  • A caring, enthusiastic, and child‑centred approach 
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A positive team player with a genuine love for early years education 
  • Level 2 Early Years / Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience of using Tapestry and Bromcom (Desirable – not essential)
  • Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to train)

In return we can offer:

  • Being part of an exciting new nursery and seeing it grow
  • A supportive, friendly team and a positive working environment 
  • Ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression, so that you develop the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role
  • A well-resourced classroom and outdoor space which has been recently renovated

Role Description

  • To create a warm, secure, and inclusive learning environment for all children
  • To help Plan, deliver, and evaluate age‑appropriate activities in line with EYFS
  • To support children’s emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development
  • To observe, assess, and record children’s progress
  • To build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • To ensure safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are always followed
  • To work collaboratively as part of a team to maintain high standards of care
  • To contribute to the daily running and continuous improvement of the nursery
  • To support children with their regulation and personal care
  • Half an hour unpaid break at lunchtime and comfort breaks in rotation with the EYFS team

The apprentice needs a flexible attitude as part of our small team and may be expected to undertake any other duties which from time to time may be required and be relevant and commensurate with the post, as deemed necessary by the Headteacher.

The employee is expected to show a commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school, as well as the wider trust.

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the head teacher and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.

Where you'll work

Brenzett CEP School
Straight Lane
Romney Marsh
TN29 9UA

Training

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

Training provider

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND 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

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2 if required
  • Work-based and tutor-supported online training
  • Preparation for End Point Assessment
  • https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0135-v1-5

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)

Any level 2 qualifcation in:

Early years or childcare (grade Pass)

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

Skills

  • A commitment to safeguarding
  • Commitment to child wellbeing
  • Caring and enthusiastic
  • A child centred approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • A positive team player
  • A genuine love for education
  • Experience of using Tapestry
  • Experience of using BromCom
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • A willingness to train

Other requirements

  • Working in a school is a demanding but very rewarding job
  • Our apprentice needs resilience and a sense of humour, be in good physical and mental health and have an open mind and heart
  • You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

  • Brenzett CE Primary School is a beautiful, rural primary school just south of Ashford in the Romney Marsh area. We are surrounded by nature and truly embrace this as part of our identity as a school.
  • We have our own Forest School which all of our pupils visit every week throughout the seasons and we are committed to promoting well-being through our exciting outdoor play and learning scheme at lunchtimes.
  • We are proud of the progress our pupils make from their starting points at Brenzett CE School and are committed to taking their progress and attainment to the next level so that all of our pupils truly flourish and succeed.
  • We have a hard-working and committed PTFA and both they and our governing body play an active role in school life. We are also fortunate to have strong links with the local church community who work alongside us to embed our Christian ethos and values.
  • We were judged as Good in our last Ofsted and SIAMS inspections and are working hard to be recognised as the Outstanding school we know we can be.
  • We are an active school within Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk) and have strong links with many of our neighbouring Romney Marsh schools, enabling the sharing of good practice, training and resources.

https://www.brenzett.kent.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

As our new nursery expands, we will be looking for a permanent third member of staff in the future, which could be our apprentice if they are successful and effective in the role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

Vicky Davies

vicky.davies@profiledt.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056262.

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Closes in 9 days (Saturday 10 October 2026 at 11:59pm)