Early Years Apprentice Level 3 (School)

Location: On site / Far Common Rd, Mirfield WF14 0DQ, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Childcare | Childcare Assistant

Salary: £8.00 per hour, increasing after the first year of apprenticeship.

Hours: 35 (Term time only)

Working pattern: Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30.

Interview dates: W/C 15th June 2026

Hollybank Trust SEN School are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Apprentice to join their friendly team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children and young people from 2 to 8 years, while gaining valuable experience, training, and qualifications in a nurturing, supportive environment.

Job Description

• Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children and young people
• Play alongside and with children/young people to support their play
• Supporting children and children's creative and imaginative experiences
• Supervising children and young people at mealtimes
• Contributing to and promoting health and safety

This job description provides a summary of key responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list.

Entry requirements & Person Specification

• Good Maths- A-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential
• Good English - A-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential

Useful Qualities to have:

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient and caring
• The ability to interact positively with children and adults
• Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
• Reliable, Trustworthy, Motivated and have the ability to work using your own initiative

This position would suit a candidate who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available, you would be required to access Barnsley college weekly - to gain the level 3 qualification. Progression to a higher-level qualification or full-time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.

What we offer

• Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma
• End-Point Assessment (EPA)
• On the job training

What we ask for from all our colleagues

• The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work.

Employee Benefits

• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy. We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.