Are you looking to build a strong foundation for a successful career in education?
This page is your starting point to explore diverse and exciting opportunities to begin your career through an apprenticeship. Education apprenticeships combine practical, on-the-job experience with structured learning, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to excel in a wide range of roles within the education sector.
What is an Education Apprenticeship?
An education apprenticeship is a work-based training program that enables you to earn a salary while gaining practical experience and a nationally recognised qualification. You will learn from experienced professionals and develop a solid understanding of educational principles, practices, and techniques.
Apprenticeship Roles Available
There is a wide variety of education apprenticeship roles available. Some examples include:
- Apprentice Nursery Assistant: Focus on supporting early years education and care.
- Apprentice Nursery Nurse / Apprentice Nursery Practitioner: Focus on providing care and education for young children in a nursery setting.
- Early Years Apprentice: Focus on learning to support and educate children in early childhood settings.
- Apprentice Teaching Assistant: Focus on supporting teachers in the classroom.
- Learning Support Assistant - Apprentice: Focus on providing support to students with specific learning needs.
- Science Technician Apprentice: Focus on supporting science education through practical assistance.
- Extended Services Education Sports Apprentice: Focus on supporting educational sports programs.
- Playworker Apprentice: Focus on organising and supervising play activities for children.
- Assistant Education MH Practitioner - Apprenticeship Opportunity: Focus on supporting mental health within an educational context.
- Virtual School PEP Apprentice: Focus on supporting the educational needs of children in care.
What You Will Learn
As an education apprentice, you can expect to:
- Work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical, real-world experience.
- Develop a strong understanding of core educational principles and practices.
- Learn how to support learning and development effectively.
- Build skills in areas such as communication, child development, and classroom management.
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification while gaining valuable experience.
Who Should Apply?
Individuals who are:
- Organised and detail-oriented with good time management skills.
- Passionate about education and have a keen interest in how educational institutions operate.
- Patient and empathetic with strong interpersonal skills.
- Problem solvers with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Communicators who can communicate effectively and empathetically with both children and adults.
How to Apply
Browse our current education apprenticeship vacancies. Click on any opportunity that interests you to learn more and apply.