Nursery Nurse Apprentice
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,220 to £21,742 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | St Annes School, Sixth Form College and Residence, Boothferry Road, Hessle HU13 9AR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Riding Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | ERYC008456 |
Summary
St Anne’s School and Sixth Form College on Boothferry Road in Hessle are looking for an outstanding person to join our exceptional team as an Apprentice Nursery Nurse working under the direction of the class teacher to provide early years education within the specifications of the Early Years Framework.
Teamwork is key at St Anne’s. As a school for students with complex medical needs and Severe Learning Difficulties, the Apprentice Nursery Nurse will play a key role in providing a safe and stimulating learning environment.
Whilst mechanical aids are used where practicably possible, there is an element of manual handling involved in the role as is the requirement to assist with personal care, for example: feeding, changing and toileting.
A warm, caring and patient personality is essential to work at St Anne’s and you must be able to:
• Show superb communication skills with children, young people, their carers and other agencies
• Be proactive and show initiative
• Be a trustworthy role model in and around our school community
• Respect and maintain confidentiality whilst adhering to safeguarding principles at all times
• Demonstrate you really care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult.
• Demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and a willingness to complete the training for a Special Needs Education setting.
The role requires you to complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and is fixed term for 24 months or the duration of the apprenticeship if successfully achieved earlier. Early years educator / Skills England
In return we offer you the chance to join an award-winning school and work with inspiring children and families and carers, including;
• Enrolment in the council’s pension scheme and optional health plan scheme
• Cycle to work and employee discount schemes
• Career development including close collaboration with teacher, therapists, families and external professional organisations
• Opportunities to grow your skills in education, care and inclusion
• Making a meaningful difference to children and their families
If this sounds like the role for you, please complete an application form. You must provide a full employment or education history and explain any gaps, as well as having a legal right to work in the UK.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory disclosure checks at enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other background checks including professional references and online checks.
Please see our job outline for further details on the job role and the employee specification, on here you will find the skills and behaviours we are looking for. Guidance on completing the application and in particular, meeting the essential criteria on the person specification, can be found on the careers homepage at https://www.eastridingcouncil.jobs/jobs-and careers/application-and-interview-help/
Applications are welcome from everyone, irrespective of age, but especially from people in the under 25 group. Please ensure you check eligibility criteria before applying www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Teamwork is key at St Anne’s. As a school for students with complex medical needs and Severe Learning Difficulties, the Apprentice Nursery Nurse will play a key role in providing a safe and stimulating learning environment.
Whilst mechanical aids are used where practicably possible, there is an element of manual handling involved in the role as is the requirement to assist with personal care, for example: feeding, changing and toileting.
A warm, caring and patient personality is essential to work at St Anne’s and you must be able to:
• Show superb communication skills with children, young people, their carers and other agencies
• Be proactive and show initiative
• Be a trustworthy role model in and around our school community
• Respect and maintain confidentiality whilst adhering to safeguarding principles at all times
• Demonstrate you really care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult.
• Demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and a willingness to complete the training for a Special Needs Education setting.
The role requires you to complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and is fixed term for 24 months or the duration of the apprenticeship if successfully achieved earlier. Early years educator / Skills England
In return we offer you the chance to join an award-winning school and work with inspiring children and families and carers, including;
• Enrolment in the council’s pension scheme and optional health plan scheme
• Cycle to work and employee discount schemes
• Career development including close collaboration with teacher, therapists, families and external professional organisations
• Opportunities to grow your skills in education, care and inclusion
• Making a meaningful difference to children and their families
If this sounds like the role for you, please complete an application form. You must provide a full employment or education history and explain any gaps, as well as having a legal right to work in the UK.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory disclosure checks at enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other background checks including professional references and online checks.
Please see our job outline for further details on the job role and the employee specification, on here you will find the skills and behaviours we are looking for. Guidance on completing the application and in particular, meeting the essential criteria on the person specification, can be found on the careers homepage at https://www.eastridingcouncil.jobs/jobs-and careers/application-and-interview-help/
Applications are welcome from everyone, irrespective of age, but especially from people in the under 25 group. Please ensure you check eligibility criteria before applying www.apprenticeships.org.uk