Early Years Apprentice - Wolborough Primary (Nursery)
Wolborough CofE primary school · Newton Abbot
EducationIntermediate Level 2On-siteEmployee wellbeing
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate early years practitioner to join our warm and supportive EYFS team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring practitioner who is committed to providing high‑quality early years education, nurturing strong relationships with children and families, and leading practice that enables every child to thrive.
In this role, you will be well supported to help you focus on teaching and learning of the nursery. Along with the Nursery Manager and Deputy, you will work to ensure inclusive and responsive support for children with additional needs. As part of a wider network of EYFS practitioners, you will benefit from collaboration, shared expertise and ongoing professional development across our schools.
If you are are aspiring to work in early years, with a positive mindset and a desire to make a meaningful impact within a caring school community, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting time for our school as we establish a new all‑year‑round nursery provision, offering the successful candidate a rare opportunity to be part of having a real and lasting impact for children, families and the wider community.
About the Role
- Create a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment where every child thrives
- An understanding and awareness of the Early Years Framework
- A drive to help our children develop independent learning behaviours that will see them prepared for their future learning journey
- A committed approach and engagement to the wider school community
- A cheerful, fresh and creative approach to giving the children in your care the best you can
- To have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a strong and supportive team
- What we’re Looking For
Someone who:
- Puts children at the heart of every decision
- Can think on their feet, stay solution‑focused and show initiative
- Doesn’t mind occasionally becoming a princess, pirate or dragon (a convincing dragon roar is optional but appreciated)
What we can offer you:
Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
Substantial workplace pension
Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
Staff Wellbeing support
CPD opportunities for all staff
This position can be either for a Level 2 or Level 3 Apprentice depending on the suitability of the applicants.
Perks & benefits
Paid Training Professional Development
Skills required
- Ability to work as a team
- Good use of initiative
- Good use of IT and written skills
Qualifications required
Maths and English is an important part of working in the Early Years Sector. Therefore ideally we would prefer you to have Maths and English as grade 4 or above.
Training you'll get
You will work towards either our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
Both require 1 day a week at college during term time with an assessor coming to visit you in the workplace.
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
31.5 hours per week
Duration
15 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available
1
Posted
15 Jul 2026
Interviews
03 Aug 2026
Starts
Sep 2026
Apply by
29 Jul 2026
Training provider
Exeter College
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
TQ12 2JU
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