Job Ref No. ECC8822132-99S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Apprentice Rate
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship - Temple Sutton Early Years

Job description
Fixed Term from 2026 until July 2027

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? Are you ready to take the next step in your career within Early Years? We are excited to offer an internal opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic team member to join our setting as a Level 3 Early YearsPractitioner Apprentice.

As an apprentice, youwill work alongside our experienced team to gain hands-on experience in providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-4. You will complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard while developing your professional knowledge and practical skills in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Hours:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary:

Apprentice Rate

Join Our Outstanding Early Years Team!
Are you passionate about earlychildhood educationand looking for the next step in your career? Come and be part of something truly special.

Our vibrant, thriving, and ever-growing nursery-rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted since 2010, including our latest inspection in July 2025 is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our exceptional team. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children, families, and staff all feel valued and supported.

Why Join Us?

  • Join a setting with a long-standing reputation for excellence.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive nursery within the Learning in Harmony Trust, committed to the highest standards of care and education.
  • Work with a highly skilled, welcoming team that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment.
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Staff Reward Package Employee Assistance Programme, Generous Pension Scheme, uniform provided
  • We have a beautiful, well resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment with access to the wider school facilities

Come join our outstanding team-we can't wait to meet you!

If you would like any more information, please contact us on 01702 445526 or email Jan Down, Nursery Manager at jdown8@lihtrust.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Closing date: 15th March 2026

Interview date: tba

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Mrs Michelle Clare
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS2 4BA
Telephone: 01702 445524
Email: michelle.clare@lihtrust.uk

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