Location
Ryelands Primary And Nursery School, Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RJ (364 on roll)
Tel: 01524 64626
School website: www.ryelands.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of Ryelands Primary and Nursery School are looking to recruit an Early years apprentice to work in our Nursery. You will work as part of our team under the direction of the Nursery Team Leader. Your main role is to support children in achieving their very best.
The successful applicant will:
- Join a very successful team of staff.
- Work closely with the Early Years team to plan and deliver high quality learning experiences for the children.
- Support children in their learning through play and individual next steps.
- Be confident, sensitive, reliable and enthusiastic.
- Be able to communicate effectively with children, colleagues and parents.
- Be working to the relevant apprenticeship standard/framework and completing work in a timely manner.
To the accountabilities above, 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.
This is a 2 year apprentice contract.
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.
Closing Date 12 Noon 10/07/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Mandatory functional skills assessments prior to enrolment on to the apprenticeship
Desirable Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE pass
Essential Experience
- Mandatory functional skills assessments prior to enrolment on to the apprenticeship
Desirable Experience
- Any kind of previous work with children or work experience in a school setting
Proposed Interview Date:
14/07/2026
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.
