Location
Chorley Highfield Nursery School, Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL (65 on roll)
Tel: 01257 262556
School website: www.highfieldnurseryschoolchorley.co.uk
Summary
The Governors of The Federation of Duke Street and Highfield Nursery Schools are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.
Our federation is a warm, welcoming and inclusive learning community where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports every child to thrive, learn and develop to their full potential. We work closely with families and the wider community to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with young children and would like to begin a rewarding career in education. The successful candidate will work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification whilst gaining valuable practical experience within our outstanding nursery schools. This a fixed term, temporary contract, based on 30 hours per week. The nursery is open 7.30-5.30pm and so your hours will be within these hours.
Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, the apprentice will contribute to children's learning and development through a range of activities. Responsibilities will include supporting individual children and small groups, assisting with the set up of the environments and resources, promoting children's independence and wellbeing, supporting children with additional needs, and contributing to the wider life of the federation.
Throughout the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will receive high-quality training, mentoring and support, enabling them to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to become an effective Teaching Assistant within an early years setting.
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.
The closing date is 12 noon 24/08/2026
Essential Qualifications
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above
For an informal discussion please contact:
Contact Claire Bland
Proposed Interview Date:
26/08/2026
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.
