Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship - Heckmondwike Primary Academy
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Heckmondwike (WF16 0AN)
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 26 November 2026)
Posted on 11 November 2026
Contents
Summary
Heckmondwike Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Apprentice to join its dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with young children, supporting their learning and development, and helping to create a safe, happy and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.15am to 4.30pm. Term time only.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils' learning in class under the direction of the class teacher, reinforcing positive behaviour and engagement.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of specific interventions in English, Maths and other curriculum areas.
- Work with individual pupils or small groups to provide targeted support and encouragement.
- Support the emotional and social development of pupils, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Prepare learning materials and resources as directed by teaching staff.
- Provide feedback to teachers on pupils' progress and behaviour.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.
- Supervise pupils during transitions, playtimes or other non-classroom activities as required.
- Contribute to school life and ethos, participating in relevant meetings, training and professional development opportunities.
- Uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.
Where you'll work
Cawley Lane
Heckmondwike
WF16 0AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ASPIRATION 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, which includes:
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- On the job training
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
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
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
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About this employer
About Heckmondwike Primary AcademyHeckmondwike Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive primary academy in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, providing education for children aged 3–11. Proudly part of Delta Academies Trust, the academy is committed to ensuring that every child receives the best possible education and is supported to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.The academy has high aspirations for its pupils and is passionate about providing an engaging, ambitious and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to succeed. Its approach places great importance on developing not only children's academic abilities but also their confidence, independence, resilience and personal development.At the heart of the academy are its core values: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Brave and Be Ready. These values underpin the school's culture, encouraging positive relationships, respect, kindness and a readiness to embrace new challenges.Heckmondwike Primary Academy recognises that every child is unique and is committed to creating an environment where all pupils, regardless of their background or individual needs, are given the opportunity to thrive. Strong partnerships with parents and carers are central to its approach, with an emphasis on trust, mutual respect and effective communication.The academy is supported by a dedicated team of staff who share a commitment to improving outcomes for children and making a positive difference to their lives. It also places significant value on the professional development and wellbeing of its employees, recognising the importance of ensuring that colleagues feel valued, supported and encouraged to develop their skills and careers.As part of Delta Academies Trust, Heckmondwike Primary Academy offers the opportunity to be part of a wider educational community with access to professional development, career progression and opportunities to share best practice.This is an exciting time to join Heckmondwike Primary Academy. The academy is continuing its journey of development and improvement and is looking for committed, enthusiastic and passionate individuals who share its ambition to provide the very best opportunities for every child.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
Rachael Fletcher
rfletcher@aspirationtraining.com
0152 735 9646
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063813.
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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 26 November 2026)
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