Early Years Apprentice Teaching Assistant EDV/2026/VRP/13328

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Road Primary School in Plymouth is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join the nursery team. Working under teachers and senior staff you will help provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children, supporting the school's aims and safeguarding obligations.

This apprenticeship leads to Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, with regular workplace assessor visits, and training days provided by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance.

Qualifications

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to work under supervision within a nursery/early years setting.
• Willingness to undertake apprenticeship training and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing safe, high-quality education and care for young children.
• Support teachers and senior staff in daily nursery duties.
• Contribute to creating a stimulating learning environment.
• Engage in promoting and safeguarding chid welfare.

Skills

Safeguarding

Team support

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Maths & English L2

Job description

Victoria Road Primary School is looking to appoint a passionate, hardworking and driven Early Years Apprentice to join their outstanding team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance.

In this role you will be working under the direction of teachers and senior staff within the nursery to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children and to maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Under the overall direction of the headteacher you will play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. You will carry out all the professional duties of a Teaching Assistant as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. You will need to be committed and driven to want the very best from every child and be an outstanding member of our school community. You will be supported within your role by the school and the apprenticeship provider.

This role will involve intimate care.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Early Years Educator

• Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
• Functional Skills in Maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
• You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out
• Training days will be provided by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance.

There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship across the Learning Academies Trust, for the right candidate.

About the School

Victoria Road is a friendly, one-form entry school in the heart of the St Budeaux community and our school vision underpins everything we do to ensure that we all become the best version of ourselves. We believe that every child:

Should feel valued, safe, and happy in our school (Belong)

Learns best when the curriculum is fun, engaging, and creative (Enjoy)

Should be encouraged to develop their full potential (Aim high)

Should be taught to be aware of the feelings, wishes and rights of others (Respect)

Our staff strive to be role models, who inspire a love of learning and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all children regardless of their background, experiences, or additional needs.

We are a determined team who take the time to build relationships that are transformational for our children and their families.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will…

work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre‑employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.