Location
Barnoldswick Coates Lane Primary School, Kirkstall Drive, Barnoldswick, BB18 6EZ (162 on roll)
Tel: 01282 812203
School website: www.coateslane.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors at Coates Lane Primary School are looking to recruit an Early Years apprentice to work within our Reception class. Coates Lane Primary School is a thriving school, set int he beautiful town of Barnoldswick with amazing outdoor areas. You will work as part of a team under the direction of our Reception class teacher. Your main role will be to support children in achieving their full potential.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Be committed to our positive, inclusive and creative ethos
- Have energy and positivity
- Support our children in their learning through play
- Be confident, sensitive, reliable
- Have the ability to form good relationships with our children, parents and colleagues
- Work to the relevant apprenticeship standard/framework and complete work in a timely manner
In return we can offer you:
- A positive, caring and inclusive ethos
- Happy children who love to play, are well behaved and keen to learn
- A dedicated staff team who are supportive and committed to making sure every child reaches their true potential
- A welcoming, bright and stimulating working environment.
The apprentice may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a Teaching Assistant to support with their training and development. As part of this role, the successful candidate will be expected to work towards completing the apprenticeship framework Level 3.
Applications must be made using the LA Application Form only, please note we do not accept CV. Please return completed application forms to [email protected]
- Closing date: Friday 10 July 2026 at 12 noon
- Shortlisting: Monday 13 July 2026
- Interviews: Monday 20 July 2026
- Start Date: 1 September 2026
Coates Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Essential Qualifications
Mandatory functional skills assessments prior to enrolment onto the apprenticeship
Desirable Qualifications
Maths and English GCSE pass.
Desirable Experience
Any previous work with children or work experience is a school or nursery setting.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact Samantha Francis on 01282 812203 for an informal discussion.
Proposed Interview Date:
20/07/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
