Location
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough, Chapel Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 7RA (90 on roll)
Tel: 01704 893523
School website: www.burscough.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
St John's Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an Apprentice Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide teaching and learning support within our Early Years Team, based in our Reception Class. The post is an apprenticeship so will include self and supported study alongside the working day. East Lancashire Learning Group (formally Nelson & Colne College) will be your academic support. They will visit you and assess you throughout your course. The successful candidate will be working across our EYFS department with children aged between 3 and 5 years. To be an Apprentice Early Years Educator in our EYFS team, you must be friendly, self motivated, nurturing, have a positive attitude, and be prepared to learn work collaboratively within our team. You will be expected to work alongside the teacher and the team in a collaborative way, to develop the children's knowledge and understanding of the world and create a safe environment for learning. You will assist with the delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and it's differentiation amongst pupils.
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.
The closing date is 08/06/2026 at 12 noon
Essential Qualifications
GCSE in Maths and English (minimum grade C/ grade 4).
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
Has recent, relevant experience of working with EYFS aged children
Desirable Experience
- Able to build excellent relationships with children, staff and parent
- Is calm, patient and nurturing
Is resilient, committed and flexible
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Proposed Interview Date:
15/08/2026
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.
