Job Description

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).

Training and Qualification

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 Our aim is to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years Diploma, (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. Where you'll work Seymour House 140 Broomfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1RN

Required Skills & Qualification

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

Employer

SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.

Essex, CM1 1RN

Provider

SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.

About Employer

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.