Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
Parkhead Community Primary School
Park Lane (NE21 6LT)
Closes in 23 days (Monday 9 November 2026)
Posted on 16 October 2026
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Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Dreaming of a career in education? Do you want to achieve a nationally recognised level 3 qualification whilst furthering your practical experience and working within a salary paid training position? We are currently looking to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice.
- Wage
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£15,392 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
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Using specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
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Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
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Foster inclusion, equality and diversity in learning
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Supporting pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
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Encouraging pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
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Promoting independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
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Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
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Supervise and support pupils to ensure safety Support personal development and behaviour needs
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Be a positive role model by promoting school values and policies
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Working with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
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Support with preparing the classroom and learning resources
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Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement
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Providing objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on pupil
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Promoting positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour dealing with any
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incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
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Assist in displaying pupil work and managing materials
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Aid pupils in understanding instructions and using ICT
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Help maintain educational resources and equipment
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Lead structured learning activities under teacher guidance, adjusting activities according to pupils responses and needs.
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Helping pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
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Follow all school policies and procedures including safeguarding
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Promote the school’s ethos and values and participate in relevant training
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Supervise pupils during breaks, lunch and join school trips/events
Where you'll work
Park Lane
NE21 6LT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace.
As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C or 4)
- Maths (grade C or 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
- Organisation skills
- Team Working
- IT skills
- Number skills
- Administrative skills
- Patience
- Punctual
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
Equivalent Functional Skills qualifications or translated Non-UK grades are also accepted.
About this employer
Parkhead Community Primary School is at the heart of the Winlaton community. We inspire children to be successful, resilient learners and caring citizens. Through high-quality teaching, a safe and inclusive environment, and a dedicated staff team, we support every child to achieve their potential and build a successful future.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential progression, depending on candidate suitability and needs of the school.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Oliver Leach
oliverleach@gateshead.gov.uk
01914338727
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059575.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Monday 9 November 2026)
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