Apprentice Early Years Practitioner at Ruskin Infant School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/RIS/75459
  Location
Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3EG
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£8.00 - £12.71 Hourly
  Weeks Per Year
48
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 5th Jun, 2026
  Positions Available
3
   Positions Available        3
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 8th June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 8th June 2026
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About this Role

Why Join Us?

Gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
On-the-job training with full support from experienced professionals
A vibrant and nurturing environment to help children develop and thrive

A permanent, full-time role with great career development opportunities

Your Role:

Support the learning and development of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Build nurturing relationships with children and parents
Lead small group activities, including phonics and play-based learning

Observe, assess, and record children’s progress
Provide pastoral, medical, and welfare support for all children
Help create an engaging, safe, and stimulating learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

A passion for working with young children and supporting their development
A positive, enthusiastic, and caring attitude
Willingness to learn and complete the Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

This is an exciting opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while making a real difference in children’s lives!


If you would like more information please contact the School at school@ruskininfant.net or 01933 675430

Closing Date for applications is 5th June 2026

Interviews are expected to be held w/c 8th June 2026


Any CV submitted without a fully completed application form will not be considered.


All Lion Academy Trust schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be subject to a six months’ probationary period and subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, a new starter medical check and will be expected to provide details for two references one of which must be from their current or most recent employer.


Ruskin Infant School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please give details of any relevant experience, skills or knowledge to support your application. Be concise but make sure that you cover ALL the essential points of the person/employee specification. NOTE; Your response to this section is extremely important and will be the basis of the short-listing panel's decision to invite you for interview.
  2. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education the Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Trust might want to explore with you at interview. We carry out these searches manually. To assist with the search being as accurate as possible, please set out which social media platforms you use and the handles you use on each site, (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook and other).

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