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Teaching assistant, early years and school apprenticeships in and near Oxford. Apply on GOV.UK.

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  • Apprenticeshipvia Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

    Early years practitioner Apprenticeship

    HORSPATH NURSERY · OXFORD, OX33

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    16 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    1 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 6 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>An Early Years Apprenticeship combines practical experience with training to learn how to care for and support children&rsquo;s learning and development. Apprentices work in settings such as nurseries, helping plan activities, keep children safe and support their individual needs while working towards a recognised qualification.</p>

    Working week: 7:15am- 5:45pm m-f and although term time only we do offer easter and summer playscheme so staff must be ok with working 1 day of easter playscheme and 2 days of summer Playscheme

    Training provider: SHOOTS TRAINING LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3) - Garsington Road, Oxford

    CHILDBASE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Oxford, OX4

    Wage:
    £17,949.75 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    5 Dec 2026
    Starts:
    17 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    37.5 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 1 Month
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Fun is an essential ingredient in all Childbase Partnership nurseries, where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as our colleagues who provide them. This is your opportunity to be part of the fun and to join us as an apprentice at our Garsington Road Day Nursery in Oxford.</p>

    Working week: You will work varied shifts Monday-Friday, usually between the hours of 07:15- 18:30, so you experience all aspects of the daily routine at nursery. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: CHILDBASE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 2

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Levels

  • Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs (e.g. early years practitioner)
  • Level 3 – equivalent to A levels (e.g. teaching assistant, early years educator)
  • Level 5–6 – higher and degree level (e.g. postgraduate teacher apprenticeship)

Pay from April 2026

At least £8.00 an hour if you're under 19 or in your first year. After that, the minimum wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over).

How to apply

  1. Pick an apprenticeship below
  2. Choose Apply on GOV.UK
  3. The employer and training provider contact you

How apprenticeships work

You work for the employer, get paid a wage, and spend part of your time training with a provider towards a recognised qualification. You apply on GOV.UK, and the employer and training provider handle the rest.

Questions about education apprenticeships

Who can apply for an apprenticeship?

Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.

How much are apprentices paid?

From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.

Do I need GCSEs to start?

Not always. Many apprenticeships accept people without GCSE English and maths and help you achieve them during the apprenticeship. Each advert lists what the employer asks for.

How long does an apprenticeship last?

At least 8 months, and most school and nursery apprenticeships take 12 to 24 months. Each advert shows its expected duration.

Can I become a teacher through an apprenticeship?

Yes. A teaching assistant or early years apprenticeship is a common first step, and graduates can train through the postgraduate teacher apprenticeship.

What qualification will I get?

Each advert names its course, for example Early years educator (level 3) or Teaching assistant (level 3), which are recognised qualifications.

How do I apply?

Choose Apply on GOV.UK. Applications go through the government's Find an apprenticeship service, not through SchoolJobs.

Where do these adverts come from?

From Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), refreshed daily. Adverts that close or are removed there are taken off SchoolJobs.

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Last checked 5 Nov 2026.