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Early Years Educator Apprentice
£8 per hour
Temporary Contract- 18 months (plus 3 months for End Point Assessment).
Full Time- 37 hours (including 1 day at college) Term Time.
Required to start 01/09/2026, pending DBS clearance.
 
Wearhead Primary School is part of a federation of six small rural primary schools. The Executive Headteachers and Governing Board of the Durham Dales Partnership are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and dynamic Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our school from September 2026.
 
The successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge of child development and will be a proactive and committed member of the team. They will work closely with our friendly and highly experienced staff and contribute to building upon the school’s strong standards. The role requires high expectations, a positive attitude, and a willingness to participate fully in all aspects of school life.
 
The successful candidate will:
•         Provide high-quality care and education for young children
•         Demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and show resilience
•         Work effectively as part of the Wearhead Primary School team, while also using their own initiative
•         Communicate effectively with parents and carers
•         Attend and engage fully in training relevant to the post
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 
 
The working pattern will be as follows:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday: Day release at Bishop Auckland College
Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm
 
The training provider for this apprenticeship will be Bishop Auckland College, and the successful candidate will be required to attend college on a Thursday.
 
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. For further information about the role, please contact Co Executive Headteachers Richard Sains or Sarah Hodgkinson on 01388 537265 or wearhead@durhamlearning.net
 
Further information about the apprenticeship can be found at https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
 
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
 
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
 
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
 
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th May
Interview date: W/C 8th June.
 
Wearhead Primary School
Wearhead, Bishop Auckland DL13 1BN
 
Tel: 01388 537265
Email: p2324.admin@durhamlearning.net
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £8 per hour

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant