Apprentice Early Years Educator, Basildon 05BN
SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
Essex, SS16 5NP
Closes on Monday 2 December
Posted on 21 October 2024
Contents
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 (TBC).
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 3 December
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Fobbing Farm Cl,
Dry Street
Basildon
Essex
SS16 5NP
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 Educator, (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 maths and English (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
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 eleven nursery schools.
After this apprenticeship
- We will support you in achieving your level 3 EYE, 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)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
Danielle Norris
manager.bh@seymourhouse.co.uk
01268464422
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283267.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 2 December
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