Teaching Assistant & Early Years Apprenticeships - General Application in Workington

Start Your Career in Education or Early Years with a Gen2 Apprenticeship! Apply now for 2026/2027 opportunities across Cumbria! Are you interested in working with children and making a difference in their learning and development? Gen2 is offering Teaching Assistant and Early Years Apprenticeships across Cumbria, giving you the chance to earn, learn and grow in a real working environment.

Apprenticeships Available:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Level 3 Early Years Educator
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Apprenticeship Duration:

• Level 3 programmes: Around 18 months + EPA
• Level 2 programme: Around 12 months + EPA

Where will I train?

You’ll work with an employer from day one and attend Gen2 training sessions two days per month at one of our centres in:

• Workington
• Carlisle
• Furness

Plus, a Gen2 assessor will visit your workplace to check your progress and support your development. We now offer online delivery for some Early Years Educator and Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeships!

What will I learn?

You’ll cover important topics through both classroom and on-the-job training, including:

• Safeguarding and keeping children safe
• Child development and understanding how young learners grow
• Health & safety
• Working as a team
• Communication & collaboration
• Promoting equality and inclusion
• Reflective practice and personal growth

You’ll also build a portfolio of your work, take part in regular observations, and have professional discussions with your Gen2 assessor. You must have (or be willing to work towards) Level 2 Maths and English before you finish the apprenticeship. Some flexibility applies depending on your age and the course level.

How to Apply – Gen2 Apprenticeship Process

Gen2 acts as a bridge between you and top local employers. Here’s how the process works:

• Apply Online: Submit your application via our website.
• Application Feedback: Our recruitment team will review your application. If improvements are needed, we’ll set your application back to ‘pending’ and email you with helpful tips to strengthen it — don’t worry, this is part of the process and helps you make the best possible impression. Once you have made amendments as advised, send it back to us for a further check.
• Selection Process: Once your application is processed and ready for employers, keep an eye on your email inbox— you’ll be among the first to be notified about new apprenticeship opportunities. If you’re interested and think a role is a good fit for you, let us know and we’ll send your application to the employer. They’ll review it and decide who to invite to the next stage of their hiring process.
• Employer Interviews: You may be contacted directly by Gen2 or an employer at any point between now and September 2027 — so apply early and give yourself the best chance!

Why choose Gen2?

We’re here to guide you from application to interview, helping you become job-ready. And we work with lots of local employers who are actively looking for apprentices like YOU.

Why apply early?

Applying early increases your chances of being matched with more employers, giving you the best opportunity to secure an apprenticeship that suits your interests and goals.

Need help with your application or have any questions? We’re here to support you, if any help is needed email us at [email protected] and one of our friendly Recruitment team members will get back to you. Kickstart your career in education or early years today — apply with Gen2 and start building your future!

Qualifications:

Each employer will set their own minimum criteria in line with the requirements for the apprenticeship standard. Generally, most will be looking for candidates to have a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C) in Maths and English. Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C).

Benefits: