Apprentice Early Years Educator

Job Introduction

Kirton Primary School are looking for 2 Apprentice Early Years Educators to join their team. 

Apprentice Early Years Educator. 2 positions available – start date January 2026
Apprenticeship level: Advanced, Level 3

Join the Kirton Primary School team and train alongside professional staff to qualify as a Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Details of the apprenticeship can be found here:
Early Years Educator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 - Boston College

Entry Qualifications
To study the Early Years Educator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3, you will need to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (old GCSE grade C or above) or equivalent, including English and Maths.

Hourly wage
Details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions

Working week
Monday to Friday term time only to cover the school day plus up to ten twilight sessions a year. Released one afternoon a week to attend college sessions (these may be via Teams).

Duties to include:

• To be involved in the planning and record keeping of children’s development
• Sharing in the care and well-being of the children throughout the nursery
• Assisting in creating a stimulating environment that enhances the children’s social and educational development
• Developing children’s social skills by supporting children in groups
• Providing support to the teacher across a range of child centred activities to promote child development and learning.
• Following and implementing the school’s behaviour policy and any related policies and procedures.
• Maintaining and respecting confidentiality.
• Attending team meetings and training when required.
• Attending college when required and keeping up to date with coursework.

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing Date: 28th November 2025 at 9am
Interviews will be held w/c 1st December 2025

Please contact Lisa Lea, Senior Administrator for an application pack on 01205 722236 or email lisa.lea@kirton-boston.lincs.sch.uk

Applications are welcome from those who have previously applied for a similar position in our school

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.