Nursery Apprentice - Winshill Village Primary School

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Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to support pupils and work towards an Early Years qualification. The role offers a fixed term of 2 years at 30 hours per week, focused on professional development and commitment to every child's learning. This is a great opportunity for candidates passionate about children's education and development.

Qualifications

• Passion for excellence in Early Years education.
• Ability to work under direction of qualified practitioners.
• Willingness to gain a nationally recognized qualification in Early Years (Level 3).

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils in the nursery setting.
• Work towards a nationally recognized qualification in Early Years.
• Join the nursery team to enhance professional development.

Skills

Commitment to securing learning without limits

Support for pupils in the nursery setting

Education

Relevant Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Apprentice

Fixed Term for 2 years to commence January 2026, 30 hours a week, term time only plus 6 INSET days.

Salary: Apprentice Rate £7.55 per hour. Actual salary: £10,255.92 per annum.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a Nursery Apprentice to join our evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will join our wonderful Nursery team, to help provide appropriate support to pupils in the Nursery setting, under the direction of qualified practitioners whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Early Years (Level 3). This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy Nursery setting, which offers support for learning, as well as guiding professional development and confidence building. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to securing ‘Learning without Limits’ for every child.

We would also consider applicants who are already enrolled on a relevant Early Years qualification and are seeking a placement or employed role to support their ongoing training.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, please contact the school office to make an appointment or if you want to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Lydia Howard by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 247570.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail].

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 14th November 2025

Selection/Interview: Monday 17th November 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.