Location: Stanningley Primary School, Leeds
Salary: Leeds Living Wage (Teaching Assistant A1 Rate) £19,826 Actual salary
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Term time only),18-month fixed-term contract
Training: Fully funded through the Leeds Apprenticeship Levy Start Date: 1st September 2025
Kickstart Your Career in Early Years!
Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early development? Do you want to gain a nationally recognised qualification while working in a supportive, hands-on environment?
At Stanningley Primary School, we are offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in partnership with Best Practice Network, an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider, leading to a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification. This fully funded apprenticeship will give you the skills and experience to start a rewarding career in early years education.
About Us
Stanningley Primary is a welcoming, one-form-entry school committed to providing high-quality early education that nurtures the whole child. We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who is eager to develop their understanding of early childhood development while working alongside our experienced and skilled Early Years team.
The Role
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will:
✔️ Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities.
✔️ Help create a safe, happy, and engaging environment for young learners.
✔️ Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that promote early development.
✔️ Provide care and supervision, supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional growth.
✔️ Work with experienced staff and a dedicated mentor to develop your skills.
✔️ Complete coursework and training as part of your fully funded apprenticeship.
What We’re Looking For
We need someone who is:
🌟 Passionate about working with young children and eager to learn more about early development.
🌟 A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
🌟 Enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges.
🌟 Committed to professional development and completing the Level 3 qualification.
🌟 Able to follow safeguarding policies and promote children’s wellbeing.
What We Offer
✅ A full-time paid apprenticeship with study time built into your working week.
✅ Fully funded training leading to a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
✅ Hands-on experience in a real early years setting with expert guidance.
✅ A dedicated mentor and support from an experienced Early Years team.
✅ Training with Best Practice Network, an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider.
✅ A potential pathway into a permanent early years role after successful completion.
Come and Visit Us
We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school, get a feel for our setting, and meet some of the team. We are offering the following tour dates:
- Thursday 15th May at 1:30pm
- Tuesday 20th May at 10:00am
- Tuesday 3rd June from 3:30pm
To book a place on one of these visits, please contact the school office.
How to Apply
We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school and learn more about this opportunity.
📞 To arrange a visit, please contact us at 0113 255 7677 or email school.office@stanningleyprimary.com
📩 To apply, please request an application pack via email or phone and return completed applications to school.office@stanningleyprimary.com
🗓 Closing Date: Wed 4th June (Midday)
🗓 Shortlisting: Monday 9th June
🗓 Interviews: Thursday 12th June
Start your journey in Early Years and make a difference at Stanningley Primary School!
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Stanningley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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