Apprentice Early Years Educator, Chelmsford 01BR
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
- 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
Requirements
Working week
Monday- Friday on a rota basis. Working hours will fall within the opening hours of the nursery 7.00am- 6.00pm. Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
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 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 a 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).
On and off the job training and location to be confirmed.
- 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
We will support you to achieve your Level 3, giving you qualified Early Years Educator status.
From here, you can develop your career at Seymour House, opting for a managerial route or you can specialise in areas that excite you such as special educational needs, disability, speech and language.
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)