• You will be working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, helping support children’s play and nurture their development
• You will be involved in organising activities, in the assessment and record keeping of children's learning and development and working in partnership with colleagues and parents
• You will work alongside experienced Early Years Educators, have a dedicated mentor and have the support of your fellow apprentices

• Our aim is to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years, (which includes: Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
• Or complete a first aid course delivered by one of the following types of organisations as per the EYFS requirements
• Functional skills in maths and English if required
• Voluntary aid society, member of a trade body with an approval and monitoring system, or acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive, giving you qualified Early Years Educator status within 12 months

From here, it is possible to specialise in areas such as special educational needs, disability, speech and language or become the Manager of one of our day nursery schools. The Level 3 can also be used as a stepping-stone towards: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership, Honours Degree in Early Years, Early Years Teacher (EYITT) or Primary Teacher (QTS).

You will undertake an enhanced DBS check, funded by Seymour House, to share in our commitment to safeguarding children. An enhanced check is completed and regularly updated through the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Seymour House actively promotes equal opportunities and is committed to equality and diversity for all our children and staff. Applicants will be considered on merit only.
Candidates should be aware that we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information relating to incidents or issues that could be relevant to the recruitment process.A copy of the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Disclosure Information Policy is available on request.