Apprentice Early Years Educator, Chelmsford 01BR
SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
Essex, CM1 1RN
Closes in 18 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 October 2024
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Summary
The role of the Early Years Apprentice is to help ensure all children receive outstanding quality care and education and support families to thrive. Meeting the children’s individual needs, creating an enriched learning environment and working alongside the Nursery Leadership Team to implement and promote the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Annual wage
- £21,000 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday on a rota basis. Working hours will fall within the opening hours of the nursery 7.00am - 6.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 2 November
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- 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
Where you’ll work
Seymour House
140 Broomfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1RN
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
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 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 Diploma 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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English Literature and / or Language (grade at least C / grade 4)
- Maths (grade at least C / grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this company
Founded in 1988, we have over 30 years' experience in care, education and preparing children for school. This history has enabled us to invest in our team, resources and environment to give children the best possible start. Our fantastic team of Educators and Teachers have achieved outstanding Ofsted judgements at all our ten nursery schools.
After this apprenticeship
We will support you to achieve your level 3 diploma, 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 Diploma 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)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
Katherine Cooper
manager.br@seymourhouse.co.uk
01245 492642
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280866.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
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