Level 3 Early Years Educator

LMP Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in London is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice. The role involves supporting teaching in nursery and reception classes while helping children with their social and emotional development. Candidates should have experience working with students having special educational needs and strong communication skills. This full-time apprenticeship offers a supportive training environment with the possibility of full-time employment upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EHCPs and challenging behaviour in class.
• Plan and run school-supported interventions with individuals or groups.
• Adapt support according to individual needs.
• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare.
• Create a stimulating environment.
• Keep records and attend review meetings.
• Work with professionals such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologists.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
• Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Give support to pupils individually or in groups for accessing the curriculum.
• Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons.
• Support the pastoral team with wellbeing and behaviour.
• Attend school training sessions and take ownership of professional development.
• Cover for absent teaching assistant colleagues.
• Help maintain a high quality learning environment.
• Supervise lunch and play with pupils.
• Manage and treat basic first aid to pupils.

Skills

Experience working with students who have special educational needs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders

Proactive in supporting adaptations within the learning environment

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Excellent organisational and IT skills

Exceptional communication and engagement skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship standard qualification

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship – Lordship Lane Primary School – Ellenborough Road, Woodgreen, London N22 5PS

Lordship Lane Primary School is nestled in the heart of Haringey committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. With a strong sense of community we celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and foster a love for lifelong learning.

Apprenticeship Summary

• Salary: £7.55 an hour
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:30 am–3:30 pm including a 1 hour break
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors
• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Location: Lordship Lane Primary School, Ellenborough Road, Woodgreen, London N22 5PS

Role

This role will involve supporting teaching and learning within the Nursery and Reception classes. You will play a key part in helping teachers deliver high‑quality classroom experiences and in supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EHCPs and challenging behaviour in class
• Plan and run school‑supported interventions with individuals or groups
• Adapt support according to individual needs
• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• Create a stimulating environment
• Keep records and attend review meetings
• Work with professionals such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologists
• Provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures
• Work with class teachers 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
• Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
• Support the pastoral team with wellbeing and behaviour
• Attend school training sessions and take ownership of professional development
• Cover for any absent teaching assistant colleagues and undertake any duties assigned by SLT consistent with the aims of the post
• Help maintain a high quality learning environment
• Supervise lunch and play with pupils if needed, ensuring a high standard of behaviour at all times
• Manage and treat basic first aid to pupils in line with school procedures

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with students who have special educational needs
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive in supporting adaptations within the learning environment
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills

Training and Development

As an apprentice you will receive support through both on‑the‑job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:

• Study towards a relevant qualification – Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma
• On‑the‑job training and mentoring from experienced professionals
• Regular review meetings to track progress and development

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship standard qualification. Potential full‑time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Pre‑employment checks: Upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right‑to‑work checks and DBS applications via an external provider – Matrix Screening. The company also completes an internal online social media search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.