Apprentice Early Years Educator

Great Kingshill CE combined School

HIGH WYCOMBE (HP15 6JP)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 February 2026)

Posted on 15 January 2026

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Summary

Start your apprenticeship based in a primary school, working from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and benefiting from 12 weeks of school holidays. While you’ll enjoy these break, coursework will still be required to ensure you meet your off‑the‑job training hours and continue progressing in your qualifications.

 

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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We have the opportunity for our Apprentices to work in our Wrap Around Care provison if they wish. Competitive additonal salary starting at £12.44 per hour.  

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with children and time allocated after this to meet the off the job hours requirements. 12 weeks holiday - some coursework and off the job hours/online training is required but can be completed from home.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 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

Main purpose

Work within the EYFS including Preschool and Reception to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Teaching, learning and pastoral

· Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

· Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

· Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

· Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

· Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

· Support pupils on self care and promoting independence e.g. putting on coats

· Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

· Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

· Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

· Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

· Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role

· Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

· Prepare the classroom for lessons

· Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and possibly with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher

· Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

· Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

· With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with

· Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers

· Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

· Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

· Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils whilst a lunch and this may include supervising the children while they eat lunch

· Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy

· Look after children who are upset or have had accidents and provide first aid for them

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

Where you'll work

CRYERS HILL ROAD
CRYERS HILL
HIGH WYCOMBE
HP15 6JP

Training

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

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK 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

Training for this programme will take place both online and at school, offering apprentices a flexible, accessible approach to learning. As a primary school, our working days are naturally shorter than many other settings, helping apprentices maintain a healthy work–life balance while completing their training. There is also no requirement for apprentices to be on-site during school holidays. During these periods, any ongoing training or coursework can be completed from home, providing additional flexibility and minimising travel.

All training is delivered either online or within the school itself, meaning there is no need for apprentices to travel to external training centres or unfamiliar locations. This ensures a consistent learning environment and helps apprentices stay focused and comfortable throughout their programme.

We have extensive experience in successfully supporting apprentices through their training journey. Our team offers personalised guidance, regular feedback, and high‑quality resources to make sure every learner feels confident and well supported. Many of our former apprentices continue to work with us today, which reflects both the strength of our training model and the positive, long‑term impact it has on their careers.

Overall, our approach is practical, supportive, and designed to help each apprentice reach their full potential while becoming an integral part of our school community.

Requirements

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Completion of DBS check and other Safegauring check e.g. social media 

 

About this employer

We are a large Primary School with an onsite Preschool (3 and 4 year old children) which currently has 58 children attending daily. 

http://www.greatkingshill.school (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Work as a fully qualified Early Years Edcuator in an Early Years setting. This qualification is a great route into a Level 5 qualification and ultimately into a career in Teaching. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007872.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 February 2026)

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