Prestbury Primary School - Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

Impact Futures; Prestbury; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestbury Primary School is offering a Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship in Prestbury. You will work 32 hours per week across breakfast and after‑school sessions, 7am‑9am and 3pm‑6pm, with team trainings and time allocated for your Level 3.

From day one you’ll be on the floor, helping with activities and supporting children’s development in a fast‑paced, multi‑site setting, while earning a wage and working toward your Level 3 Educator qualification.

Qualifications

• No formal childcare experience needed — we'll teach you, attitude matters more than CV.
• You'll be on the floor from day one, running activities and supporting children's development.
• You'll work toward your Level 3 Educator qualification while earning a wage.

Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of breakfast and after‑school club sessions across one or more partner primary schools
• Planning and running age‑appropriate activities for children aged 3‑11
• Supervising children during free play, structured activities and meal times
• Supporting children's emotional, social and physical development
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well‑organised environment
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns through the correct channels
• Building relationships with children, parents and school staff
• Completing apprenticeship coursework, observations and portfolio work alongside shift work

Skills

Interest in childcare

Punctuality

Hands-on

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Job description

Prestbury Primary School - Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

SK10 4JJ

Full time

Organisation – Prestbury Primary School

Apprenticeship Type – Early Years Level 3

Hours- 32 hours per week (7am - 9am, 3-6pm Monday to Friday) plus team trainings and meetings, inclusive of time for level 3. Holiday Camp hours would be condensed into longer days rather than split shifts (e.g. 9am - 5pm three days per week)

Vacancy Overview

School of Play delivers wraparound care, holiday camps and sports provision across 36+ primary schools in Greater Manchester. We're looking for a Level 3 Early Years apprentice to join our wraparound team In Prestbury, working directly in school settings before and after the school day.

This isn't a sit-and-watch apprenticeship. You'll be on the floor from day one, running activities, supporting children's development and learning how childcare works in a fast-paced, multi-site business. You'll be paired with experienced staff and work towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while earning a wage

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of breakfast and after‑school club sessions across one or more partner primary schools
• Planning and running age‑appropriate activities for children aged 3-11
• Supervising children during free play, structured activities and meal/snack times
• Supporting children's emotional, social and physical development
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well‑organised environment
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns through the correct channels
• Building relationships with children, parents and school staff
• Completing apprenticeship coursework, observations and portfolio work alongside your shift work

What You'll Learn

You'll work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, covering:

• Child development from birth to 7 years
• Safeguarding and child protection practice
• Health, safety and risk management in childcare settings
• Working with parents, carers and external agencies
• Planning and delivering activities that support learning through play
• SEND awareness and inclusive practice

Who We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in working with children — this comes through more than any qualification
• Reliable, on time, and able to commit to a regular working pattern
• Comfortable being active and hands‑on, not stuck behind a desk
• Good communicator with both children and adults
• No formal childcare experience needed — we'll teach you. Attitude matters more than CV