Nursery Apprentice

Location:

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2RJ
(206 on roll). Tel:  School website:

Summary:

Chorley St Mary’s Catholic Primary is situated in a residential area; a modern building with landscaped grounds and playing fields. Currently we have 205 children on roll, 24 in Nursery, and 37 staff. We run a Nursery, Breakfast Club and an After School Club. We are looking to appoint a Nursery Apprentice (EYFA TA L3) to work within our Early Years Foundation Stage in our Nursery class.

• Seeking to gain experience, knowledge and a qualification in Early Years.
• Adaptable to changing needs.
• Willing to work as part of a team.

• Support from experienced and knowledgeable staff.
• Professional development and training via internal and external providers.
• Welcoming and caring school whose aim is to support your learning journey.

• For candidates aged 16-18: evidence of Maths and English, or you must achieve these during the apprenticeship.

• GCSE Maths and English (Level4 – predicted or gained) or a desire to work towards this for over 19 years old.
• Paediatric First Aid / First Aid Training.
• Food Hygiene Training.

• Experience of working in a childcare setting or group.
• Previous work experience.
• Experience of interacting with parents and carers on a regular basis.

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful candidates will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with confidentially following the DBS Code of Practice.

Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑offenders; details are available from the recruiting manager.

Please note that CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the due diligence process, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Wilson, School Business Manager, by email office or by phone

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.