Early Years Apprentice

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children.

This includes:

• Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
• Under supervision, you will provide all aspects of care for children
• Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
• Acting as key worker for a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Being aware of the preschool's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
• Completing all work to desired timescales as set by the Showcase Tutor

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard:

• NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Standard for the Early Years Practitioner
• Functional Skills in English and Maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
• Training completed via work-based visits at the preschool and 4 hour of study time provided for coursework

Upon completing the level 2 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto level 3, and eventually to apply for a Key Person position.

Must pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our aim is to provide a safe, stimulating and happy environment. We support children to develop independence and confidence through a range of planned and self-chosen play and activities. Our warm, friendly and experienced team of staff are committed to supporting every child to achieve their best outcomes including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

We adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.