Job Description

The role

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EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Duration: 18 to 21 Months to obtain qualification

Hours per week: 36 hours over 5 days (Monday to Friday)

Working weeks: Term Time only 38 weeks per year

Working times to be agreed (variations between 7:30am and 5:15pm)

About the apprenticeship

Glazebury Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant (EYFS Nursery Assistant Apprentice) to complete the following tasks:


To support staff in the setting, care for the children in line with the settings policies and procedures and alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum


To follow all safeguarding practices in line with settings policy and practice


The role will include supporting staff to ensure the health and safety of the children at all times


Providing stimulating activities to encourage children's development and learning


To learn and develop skills and practices associated and expected of a teaching assistant within a school setting with particular focus on EYFS


Supported by Total People to gain relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications to gain an Early years


Educator apprenticeship that aligns with Department for Education for Full and relevant at Level 3.


(To count within the ratios at level 3, staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English.)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a good knowledge of child development, safeguarding, health & safety and the EYFS framework required.


Initial assessment in English and Maths to show working at Level 1 (minimum).


In secure employment actively working in a key person role.


IT access, including access to the internet and a device to use to access online learning courses and produce assignments via an electronic portfolio (OneFile). Access will be required in the workplace and in the learner's own time.

Future Prospects:

To be employed as a Level 3 (Level 2) Practitioner and potential of fulltime employment for the right candidate

Qualifications required:

A level 1 Qualification in childcare is desirable. GCSE math and English desirable but training can be given to support these if required


A level 2 Qualification in childcare is desirable. GCSE math and English desirable but training can be given to support these if required

Skills required:

Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team


We require a motivated individual who is looking to pursue a career in childcare or further their career in this sector

Personal qualities:

Kind / Caring

Motivated and proactive

Genuine interest in this career path is essential

Key dates

Closing Date for applications

: Monday 15 December 2025 12 noon

Shortlisting date

: Tuesday 16 December 2025

Interview date

: Friday 19 December 2025 am

Start date

: January 2026



Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children's welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS Certificate with a barred-list check and receipt of satisfactory references from at least 2 employers, one of whom must be your most recent employer. Satisfactory completion of a medical check/questionnaire.


Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

How to apply

Please refer to our school website for job pack - job description, personal specification, application form, child protection policy and staff code of conduct.


Telephone school on 01925 949404


Or


Total People on https://www.totalpeople.co.uk or call: 0161 674 4750


For more information regarding the apprenticeship, contact Total People.




Further details and application forms are available from the School Website