Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NURSERY LIMITED
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14,526.20 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | ELLISON BUILDING, ELLISON PLACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 8ST |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Best Practice Network Limited |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NURSERY LIMITED |
Summary
Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
What you’ll do at work
You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served and medication administered
Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are met at all times
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Your training plan
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Apprentices will achieve a qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS Level 3 child to staff ratios
Level 2 Functional skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years Practitoner (Grade Pass) essential
Desired qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade Grade 4/C) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4/C) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Hours
Monday to Friday, working flexibly between 7.30am and 6.15pm.
37 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Duration
18 Months
Benefits
20 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays in addition to when the Nursery is closed over the Christmas period Sick pay following successful completion of probationary period Pension Uniforms and DBS paid by the Nursery. Dedicated Staff Training days and a personal development plan for all staff. Access to a range of discounts offers in relation to health, well-being, retail, sport and leisure. Opportunities for progression within the company Dedicated management team made up of 3 managers and 1 assistant manager to oversee staff well-being, CPD and progression.
About this company
Northumbria University Nursery provides outstanding care, learning and development for up to 96 children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years in an award winning purpose built building. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and inspiring Childcare Practitioners to join our team. This will involve participating in the planning and assessment of activities and contributing to a curriculum which supports young children’s individual learning, development and potential through the provision of ‘hands on’ experiences and real life opportunities. We are offering opportunities for qualified and experienced Nursery Nurses.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
What you’ll do at work
You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served and medication administered
Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are met at all times
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Your training plan
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Apprentices will achieve a qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS Level 3 child to staff ratios
Level 2 Functional skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years Practitoner (Grade Pass) essential
Desired qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade Grade 4/C) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4/C) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Hours
Monday to Friday, working flexibly between 7.30am and 6.15pm.
37 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Duration
18 Months
Benefits
20 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays in addition to when the Nursery is closed over the Christmas period Sick pay following successful completion of probationary period Pension Uniforms and DBS paid by the Nursery. Dedicated Staff Training days and a personal development plan for all staff. Access to a range of discounts offers in relation to health, well-being, retail, sport and leisure. Opportunities for progression within the company Dedicated management team made up of 3 managers and 1 assistant manager to oversee staff well-being, CPD and progression.
About this company
Northumbria University Nursery provides outstanding care, learning and development for up to 96 children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years in an award winning purpose built building. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and inspiring Childcare Practitioners to join our team. This will involve participating in the planning and assessment of activities and contributing to a curriculum which supports young children’s individual learning, development and potential through the provision of ‘hands on’ experiences and real life opportunities. We are offering opportunities for qualified and experienced Nursery Nurses.